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:
S
= Lower Joints
Root Operation:
5
- Destruction9
- DrainageB
- ExcisionC
- ExtirpationG
- FusionH
- 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