T
The Resection root operation is identified by the character code T in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Cutting out or off, without replacement, all of a body part.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
G = Endocrine System
Root Operation:
2 - Change5 - Destruction8 - Division9 - DrainageB - ExcisionC - ExtirpationH - InsertionJ - InspectionM - ReattachmentN - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairS - RepositionW - RevisionThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Resection
Cutting out or off, without replacement, all of a body part