ICD-10-PCS 0WM Medical and Surgical: Anatomical Regions, General Reattachment

The ICD-10-PCS root operation Reattachment (code 0WM) refers to the putting back in place or reuniting of a separated body part to its normal anatomical location. This operation is specifically classified within the Medical and Surgical section, focusing on restoring continuity to body regions that have been completely or partially separated.

The provided codes illustrate reattachment procedures performed via an Open Approach on various anatomical regions. Examples include the reattachment of the Face (0WM20ZZ), the Upper Jaw (0WM40ZZ), and the Lower Jaw (0WM50ZZ). Additional codes cover areas such as the Neck (0WM60ZZ), Chest Wall (0WM80ZZ), and different segments of the back, including the Upper Back (0WMK0ZZ) and Lower Back (0WML0ZZ). The operation also encompasses reattachment of the Male Perineum (0WMM0ZZ) and Female Perineum (0WMN0ZZ). Documenting these procedures accurately ensures precise coding for complex restorative surgical interventions involving reestablishment of anatomical integrity.

List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify 0WM - Reattachment (putting back in or on all or a portion of a separated body part to its normal location or other suitable location). There are a total of 11 procedure codes in this section.

• 0WM - Anatomical Regions, General, Reattachment

• 0WM20ZZ - Reattachment of Face, Open Approach

• 0WM40ZZ - Reattachment of Upper Jaw, Open Approach

• 0WM50ZZ - Reattachment of Lower Jaw, Open Approach

• 0WM60ZZ - Reattachment of Neck, Open Approach

• 0WM80ZZ - Reattachment of Chest Wall, Open Approach

• 0WMF0ZZ - Reattachment of Abdominal Wall, Open Approach

• 0WMK0ZZ - Reattachment of Upper Back, Open Approach

• 0WML0ZZ - Reattachment of Lower Back, Open Approach

• 0WMM0ZZ - Reattachment of Male Perineum, Open Approach

• 0WMN0ZZ - Reattachment of Female Perineum, Open Approach