B
The Excision root operation is identified by the character code B in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part.
The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify excision procedures that are biopsies.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
H = Skin and Breast
Root Operation:
0 - Alteration2 - Change5 - Destruction8 - Division9 - DrainageC - ExtirpationD - ExtractionH - InsertionJ - InspectionM - ReattachmentN - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairR - ReplacementS - RepositionT - ResectionW - RevisionU - SupplementX - TransferThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Excision
Cutting out or off, without replacement, a portion of a body part