ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 1
Medical and Surgical, Respiratory System, Bypass

The Bypass root operation is identified by the character code 1 in the 3^rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part. Rerouting contents of a body part to a downstream area of the normal route, to a similar route and body part, or to an abnormal route and dissimilar body part. Includes one or more anastomoses, with or without the use of a device.

Includes:

• Coronary artery bypass, colostomy formation