Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Extirpation of lesion of spine (Clean) (V43)

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Fixation of fracture of spine (Clean) (V46)

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Levels of spine These codes are not intended as prima…

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Other correction of deformity of spine (Clean) (V42)

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Other operations on spine (Clean) (V54)

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Other primary decompression operations on lumbar spin…

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Other primary excision of lumbar intervertebral disc …

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Other reduction of fracture of spine (Clean) (V45)

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Other revisional decompression operations on lumbar s…

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Other revisional fusion of joint of spine (Clean) (V6…

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Posterior attachment of correctional instrument to sp…

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Primary decompression operations on cervical spine (C…

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Primary decompression operations on lumbar spine (Cle…

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Primary decompression operations on thoracic spine (C…

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Primary excision of cervical intervertebral disc (Cle…

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Primary excision of lumbar intervertebral disc (Clean…

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Primary excision of thoracic intervertebral disc (Cle…

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Primary fusion of joint of cervical spine (Clean) 77 …

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Primary fusion of other joint of spine (Clean) (V38)

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Prosthetic replacement of intervertebral disc (Clean)…

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Revisional decompression operations on cervical spine…

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Revisional decompression operations on lumbar spine (…

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Revisional excision of cervical intervertebral disc (…

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Revisional excision of lumbar intervertebral disc (Cl…

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Revisional excision of thoracic intervertebral disc (…

Procedure category: Spinal Surgery - Surgical procedures on the vertebral structures of the spine including the exploration or decompression of the spinal cord, the removal or resection of intervertebral discs, spinal fusion; and repair of fractures or deformities. The minimum wound class for spinal surgery is clean. Use an additional code to specify levels of spine (V55.1, V55.2, V55.3, V55.8 and V55.9 listed below).

Procedure subcategory: Revisional fusion of other joint of spine (Clean) (V3…

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Attention to prosthesis of aorta (Clean) 86 SSISS Protocol: OPCS operating procedure code supplement. OPCS-4.8 to OPCS-4.9 (L22)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Connection of vena cava or branch of vena cava (Clean) (L77)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Emergency replacement of aneurysmal femoral artery (Clean) (L56)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Emergency replacement of aneurysmal iliac artery (Clean) (L48)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Emergency replacement of aneurysmal segment of aorta (Clean) (L18)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Extraanatomic bypass of aorta (Clean) (L16)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Other arteriovenous operations (Clean) (L75)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Other bypass of femoral artery (Clean) (L59)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Other bypass of iliac artery (Clean) (L51)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Other bypass of segment of aorta (Clean) (L21)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Other emergency bypass of femoral artery (Clean) (L58)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Other emergency bypass of iliac artery (Clean) (L50)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Other emergency bypass of segment of aorta (Clean) (L20)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Other open operations on aorta (Clean) (L25)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Other open operations on carotid artery (Clean) (L30)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Other open operations on femoral artery (Clean) (L62)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Other open operations on iliac artery (Clean) (L53)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Other open operations on other artery (Clean) (L70)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Other open operations on other visceral branch of abdominal aorta (Clean) (L46)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Other open operations on renal artery (Clean) (L42)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Other open operations on subclavian artery (Clean) (L38)

Procedure category: Vascular Surgery - Operative procedure involving arteries or veins includes aortic aneurysm repair, vascular grafts, and carotid, iliac, femoral or popliteal artery operations. Excludes varicose vein repair, creation of arterial shunts, coronary artery bypass graft, or any procedures involving the pulmonary artery.

Procedure subcategory: Other operations on vena cava (Clean) (L79)