K
The Map root operation is identified by the character code K in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Locating the route of passage of electrical impulses and/or locating functional areas in a body part.
Applicable only to the cardiac conduction mechanism and the central nervous system.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
0 = Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves
Root Operation:
1 - Bypass2 - Change5 - Destruction7 - Dilation8 - Division9 - DrainageB - ExcisionC - ExtirpationD - ExtractionF - FragmentationH - InsertionJ - InspectionN - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairR - ReplacementS - RepositionT - ResectionW - RevisionU - SupplementX - TransferThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Map
Locating the route of passage of electrical impulses and/or locating functional areas in a body part