Q
The Repair root operation is identified by the character code Q in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function.
Used only when the method to accomplish the repair is not one of the other root operations.
Section:
1 = Obstetrics
Body System:
0 = Pregnancy
Root Operation:
A - Abortion2 - ChangeE - Delivery9 - DrainageD - ExtractionH - InsertionJ - InspectionP - RemovalS - RepositionT - ResectionY - TransplantationThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Repair
Restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function