U
The Supplement root operation is identified by the character code U in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically reinforces and/or augments the function of a portion of a body part.
The biological material is non-living, or is living and from the same individual. The body part may have been previously replaced, and the Supplement procedure is performed to physically reinforce and/or augment the function of the replaced body part.
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 - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairR - ReplacementW - RevisionX - TransferThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Supplement
Putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically reinforces and/or augments the function of a portion of a body part