ICD-10-PCS Code For Sacrococcygeal Joint: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 0ST5 includes procedures performed to resect structures in the sacrococcygeal joint. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when an open surgical removal of part or all of the sacrococcygeal joint is performed for therapeutic reasons. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 0ST5 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Sacrococcygeal Joint Resection Procedure Overview
Procedures in this ICD-10-PCS group involve open surgical resection of the sacrococcygeal joint in the lower joints body system. These operations remove part or all of the sacrococcygeal joint to treat conditions such as severe degenerative disease, infection, or deformity. Accurate coding of the resection operation and the specific sacrococcygeal joint body part is important for inpatient reimbursement and for reflecting the intensity of the surgical intervention.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| S | Body System | Lower Joints |
| T | Operation | Resection |
| 5 | Body Part | Sacrococcygeal Joint |