P
The Removal root operation is identified by the character code P in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Taking out or off a device from a body part.
If a device is taken out and a similar device put in without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane, the procedure is coded to the root operation CHANGE. Otherwise, the procedure for taking out a device is coded to the root operation REMOVAL.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
J = Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
Root Operation:
0 - Alteration2 - Change5 - Destruction8 - Division9 - DrainageB - ExcisionC - ExtirpationD - ExtractionH - InsertionJ - InspectionN - ReleaseQ - RepairR - ReplacementW - RevisionU - SupplementX - TransferThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Removal
Taking out or off a device from a body part