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{{CCI_2_Procedure_component | {{CCI_2_Procedure_component | ||
| CCI_2_Code = 93 | | CCI_2_Code = 93 | ||
| CCI_Category = Therapeutic Procedure | | CCI_Category = Therapeutic Procedure | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Additional Info == | == Additional Info == | ||
* It refers to medical removal of an '''external''' body structure -- most often digit or limb, but includes ear, nose, etc. | |||
* for AKA or BKA combine this code with [[(T) Leg, NOS]] | |||
* It must be distinguished from removal of an '''internal''' body part, for which you use one of the "[[:Category:Excision|Excision]]" codes. | |||
* To code amputations in the past, use the code [[Past history, loss of limb(s)]] as applicable | |||
{{CCI Collection Mode}} | |||
{{CCI_Therapeutic}} | {{CCI_Therapeutic}} | ||
== Alternate CCIs to consider coding instead or in addition == | == Alternate CCIs to consider coding instead or in addition == | ||
* | *[[CCI component 2 codes - what was done]] | ||
== Related ICD10 Codes == | == Related ICD10 Codes == | ||