D
The Extraction root operation is identified by the character code D in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Pulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force.
The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify extraction procedures that are biopsies.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
L = Tendons
Root Operation:
2 - Change5 - Destruction8 - Division9 - DrainageB - ExcisionC - ExtirpationH - InsertionJ - InspectionM - ReattachmentN - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairR - ReplacementS - RepositionT - ResectionW - RevisionU - SupplementX - TransferThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Extraction
Pulling or stripping out or off all or a portion of a body part by the use of force