W
The Revision root operation is identified by the character code W in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device.
Revision can include correcting a malfunctioning or displaced device by taking out or putting in components of the device such as a screw or pin.
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 - InspectionK - MapN - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairR - ReplacementS - RepositionT - ResectionU - SupplementX - TransferThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Revision
Correcting, to the extent possible, a portion of a malfunctioning device or the position of a displaced device