78.6 Removal of implanted devices from bone
[0-9]
External fixator device (invasive)
Internal fixation device
Removal of bone growth stimulator (invasive)
Removal of internal limb lengthening device
Removal of pedicle screw(s) used in spinal fusion
Excludes:
removal of cast, splint, and traction device (Kirschner wire) (Steinmann pin) (97.88)
removal of posterior spinal motion preservation (facet replacement, pedicle-based dynamic stabilization, interspinous process) device(s) (80.09)
removal of skull tongs or halo traction device (02.95)