0WC10ZZ Extirpation of Matter from Cranial Cavity, Open Approach

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PCS Table

Section
0 Medical and Surgical
Body System
W Anatomical Regions, General
Operation
C Extirpation
Body Part Approach Device Qualifier
1 Cranial Cavity
3 Oral Cavity and Throat
9 Pleural Cavity, Right
B Pleural Cavity, Left
C Mediastinum
D Pericardial Cavity
G Peritoneal Cavity
H Retroperitoneum
J Pelvic Cavity
0 Open
3 Percutaneous
4 Percutaneous Endoscopic
X External
Z No Device
Z No Qualifier
4 Upper Jaw
5 Lower Jaw
0 Open
3 Percutaneous
4 Percutaneous Endoscopic
Z No Device
Z No Qualifier
P Gastrointestinal Tract
Q Respiratory Tract
R Genitourinary Tract
0 Open
3 Percutaneous
4 Percutaneous Endoscopic
7 Via Natural or Artificial Opening
8 Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
X External
Z No Device
Z No Qualifier

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