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:
H = Skin and Breast
Root Operation:
0 - Alteration2 - Change5 - Destruction8 - Division9 - DrainageB - ExcisionC - ExtirpationD - ExtractionH - InsertionJ - InspectionN - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairR - ReplacementS - RepositionT - ResectionW - RevisionU - SupplementX - TransferThe 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