R
The Replacement root operation is identified by the character code R in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part.
The body part may have been taken out or replaced, or may be taken out, physically eradicated, or rendered nonfunctional during the Replacement procedure. A Removal procedure is coded for taking out the device used in a previous replacement procedure.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
N = Head and Facial Bones
Root Operation:
2 - Change5 - Destruction8 - Division9 - DrainageB - ExcisionC - ExtirpationD - ExtractionH - InsertionJ - InspectionN - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairS - RepositionT - ResectionW - RevisionU - SupplementThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Replacement
Putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of a body part