Clinical classification codes

Coding recommendations

M03.1 Heminephrectomy of duplex kidney

M03.2 Division of isthmus of horseshoe kidney

M03.8 Other specified partial excision of kidney

M03.9 Unspecified partial excision of kidney

Includes: Partial nephrectomy NEC

In addition to one of the above primary procedure codes one of the following approach codes must be assigned to indicate the method of approach:

Y75.2 Laparoscopic approach to abdominal cavity NEC

Y75.4 Hand assisted minimal access approach to abdominal cavity

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