8
The Division root operation is identified by the character code 8 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Cutting into a body part, without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part, in order to separate or transect a body part.
All or a portion of the body part is separated into two or more portions.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
2 = Heart and Great Vessels
Root Operation:
1 - Bypass4 - Creation5 - Destruction7 - DilationB - ExcisionC - ExtirpationF - FragmentationH - InsertionJ - InspectionK - MapL - OcclusionN - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairR - ReplacementS - RepositionT - ResectionV - RestrictionW - RevisionU - SupplementY - TransplantationThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Division
Cutting into a body part, without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part, in order to separate or transect a body part