3
The Control root operation is identified by the character code 3 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Stopping, or attempting to stop, postprocedural or other acute bleeding.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
9 = Ear, Nose, Sinus
Root Operation:
0 - Alteration1 - Bypass2 - Change5 - Destruction7 - Dilation8 - Division9 - DrainageB - ExcisionC - ExtirpationD - ExtractionH - InsertionJ - InspectionM - ReattachmentN - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairR - ReplacementS - RepositionT - ResectionW - RevisionU - SupplementThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Control
Stopping, or attempting to stop, postprocedural or other acute bleeding