H
The Insertion root operation is identified by the character code H
in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
L
= Tendons
Root Operation:
2
- Change5
- Destruction8
- Division9
- DrainageB
- ExcisionC
- ExtirpationD
- ExtractionJ
- InspectionM
- ReattachmentN
- ReleaseP
- RemovalQ
- RepairR
- ReplacementS
- RepositionT
- ResectionW
- RevisionU
- SupplementX
- Transfer