X
The Transfer root operation is identified by the character code X in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Moving, without taking out, all or a portion of a body part to another location to take over the function of all or a portion of a body part.
The body part transferred remains connected to its vascular and nervous supply.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
L = Tendons
Root Operation:
2 - Change5 - Destruction8 - Division9 - DrainageB - ExcisionC - ExtirpationD - ExtractionH - InsertionJ - InspectionM - ReattachmentN - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairR - ReplacementS - RepositionT - ResectionW - RevisionU - SupplementThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Transfer
Moving, without taking out, all or a portion of a body part to another location to take over the function of all or a portion of a body part