S
The Reposition root operation is identified by the character code S
in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or a portion of a body part.
The body part is moved to a new location from an abnormal location, or from a normal location where it is not functioning correctly. The body part may or may not be cut out or off to be moved to the new location.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
9
= Ear, Nose, Sinus
Root Operation:
0
- Alteration1
- Bypass2
- Change3
- Control5
- Destruction7
- Dilation8
- Division9
- DrainageB
- ExcisionC
- ExtirpationD
- ExtractionH
- InsertionJ
- InspectionM
- ReattachmentN
- ReleaseP
- RemovalQ
- RepairR
- ReplacementT
- ResectionW
- RevisionU
- SupplementThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Reposition
Moving to its normal location, or other suitable location, all or a portion of a body part