8
The Division root operation is identified by the character code 8 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Cutting into a body part, without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part, in order to separate or transect a body part.
All or a portion of the body part is separated into two or more portions.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
D = Gastrointestinal System
Root Operation:
1 - Bypass2 - Change5 - Destruction7 - Dilation9 - 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.
Division
Cutting into a body part, without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part, in order to separate or transect a body part