2
The Change root operation is identified by the character code 2 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane.
All CHANGE procedures are coded using the approach EXTERNAL.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
Q = Lower Bones
Root Operation:
5 - Destruction8 - Division9 - DrainageB - ExcisionC - ExtirpationD - ExtractionH - InsertionJ - InspectionN - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairR - ReplacementS - RepositionT - ResectionW - RevisionU - SupplementThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Change
Taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane