80 Incision and excision of joint structures
Includes: operations on:
capsule of joint
cartilage
condyle
ligament
meniscus
synovial membrane
Excludes:
cartilage of:
ear (18.01-18.9)
nose (21.00-21.99)
temporomandibular joint (76.01-76.99)
The following fourth-digit subclassification is for use with appropriate categories in section 80 to identify the site:
0 unspecified site
1 shoulder
2 elbow
3 wrist
4 hand and finger
5 hip
6 knee
7 ankle
8 foot and toe
9 other specified sites
Spine