8
The Division root operation is identified by the character code 8
in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Cutting into a body part, without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part, in order to separate or transect a body part.
All or a portion of the body part is separated into two or more portions.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
N
= Head and Facial Bones
Root Operation:
2
- Change5
- Destruction9
- DrainageB
- ExcisionC
- ExtirpationD
- ExtractionH
- InsertionJ
- InspectionN
- ReleaseP
- RemovalQ
- RepairR
- ReplacementS
- RepositionT
- ResectionW
- RevisionU
- SupplementThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Division
Cutting into a body part, without draining fluids and/or gases from the body part, in order to separate or transect a body part