1
The Bypass root operation is identified by the character code 1 in the 3rd 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:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
D = Gastrointestinal System
Root Operation:
2 - Change5 - Destruction7 - Dilation8 - Division9 - DrainageB - ExcisionC - ExtirpationD - ExtractionF - FragmentationH - InsertionJ - InspectionL - OcclusionM - ReattachmentN - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairR - ReplacementS - RepositionT - ResectionV - RestrictionW - RevisionU - SupplementX - TransferY - TransplantationThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Bypass
Altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part