C
The Extirpation root operation is identified by the character code C in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part.
The solid matter may be an abnormal byproduct of a biological function or a foreign body; it may be imbedded in a body part or in the lumen of a tubular body part. The solid matter may or may not have been previously broken into pieces.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
S = Lower Joints
Root Operation:
2 - Change5 - Destruction9 - DrainageB - ExcisionG - FusionH - InsertionJ - InspectionN - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairR - ReplacementS - RepositionT - ResectionW - RevisionU - SupplementThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Extirpation
Taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part