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:
G = Endocrine System
Root Operation:
2 - Change5 - Destruction9 - DrainageB - ExcisionC - ExtirpationH - InsertionJ - InspectionM - ReattachmentN - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairS - RepositionT - ResectionW - Revision