5
The Destruction root operation is identified by the character code 5
in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent.
None of the body part is physically taken out.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
L
= Tendons
Root Operation:
2
- Change8
- Division9
- DrainageB
- ExcisionC
- ExtirpationD
- ExtractionH
- InsertionJ
- InspectionM
- ReattachmentN
- ReleaseP
- RemovalQ
- RepairR
- ReplacementS
- RepositionT
- ResectionW
- RevisionU
- SupplementX
- TransferThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Destruction
Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent