86.09 Other incision of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Creation of thalamic stimulator pulse generator pocket, new site
Escharotomy
Exploration:
sinus tract, skin
superficial fossa
Relocation of subcutaneous device pocket NEC
Reopening subcutaneous pocket for device revision without replacement
Undercutting of hair follicle
Excludes:
creation of loop recorder pocket, new site and insertion/relocation of device (37.79)
creation of pocket for implantable, patient-activated cardiac event recorder and insertion/relocation of device (37.79)
removal of catheter from cranial cavity (01.27)
that for drainage (86.04)
that of:
cardiac pacemaker pocket, new site (37.79)
fascial compartments of face and mouth (27.0)