D
The Extraction root operation is identified by the character code D in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Pulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force.
The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify extraction procedures that are biopsies.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
C = Mouth and Throat
Root Operation:
0 - Alteration2 - Change5 - Destruction7 - Dilation9 - DrainageB - ExcisionC - ExtirpationF - FragmentationH - InsertionJ - InspectionL - OcclusionM - ReattachmentN - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairR - ReplacementS - RepositionT - ResectionV - RestrictionW - RevisionU - SupplementX - Transfer