M
The Reattachment root operation is identified by the character code M
in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Putting back in or on all or a portion of a separated body part to its normal location or other suitable location.
Vascular circulation and nervous pathways may or may not be reestablished.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
G
= Endocrine System
Root Operation:
2
- Change5
- Destruction8
- Division9
- DrainageB
- ExcisionC
- ExtirpationH
- InsertionJ
- InspectionN
- ReleaseP
- RemovalQ
- RepairS
- RepositionT
- ResectionW
- RevisionThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Reattachment
Putting back in or on all or a portion of a separated body part to its normal location or other suitable location