9
The Drainage root operation is identified by the character code 9 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.
The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify drainage procedures that are biopsies.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
L = Tendons
Root Operation:
2 - Change5 - Destruction8 - DivisionB - 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.
Drainage
Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part