0NNHead and Facial Bones, Release
- Non-Billable Header
0NN is a non-billable ICD-10-PCS code that heads the group for Head and Facial Bones, Release, so it cannot be submitted on a claim; a more specific seven-character code is required. The root operation Release involves freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force.
Code Identity
PCS Table Breakdown
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| Position | Designation | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 0 | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | N | Head and Facial Bones |
| 3 | Operation | N | Release |
In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index
These FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index entries lead to this code:
To code rupture of the adhesions, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Rupture, then the subterm Adhesions. The index leads to table 0NN, where the approach, device and qualifier values shown in the breakdown above complete the seven-character code 0NN.
