Y
The Transplantation root operation is identified by the character code Y in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Putting in or on all or a portion of a living body part taken from another individual or animal to physically take the place and/or function of all or a portion of a similar body part.
The native body part may or may not be taken out, and the transplanted body part may take over all or a portion of its function.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
D = Gastrointestinal System
Root Operation:
1 - Bypass2 - Change5 - Destruction7 - Dilation8 - Division9 - DrainageB - ExcisionC - ExtirpationD - ExtractionF - FragmentationH - InsertionJ - InspectionL - OcclusionM - ReattachmentN - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairR - ReplacementS - RepositionT - ResectionV - RestrictionW - RevisionU - SupplementX - TransferThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Transplantation
Putting in or on all or a portion of a living body part taken from another individual or animal to physically take the place and/or function of all or a portion of a similar body part