H
The Insertion root operation is identified by the character code H
in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
S
= Lower Joints
Root Operation:
2
- Change5
- Destruction9
- DrainageB
- ExcisionC
- ExtirpationG
- FusionJ
- InspectionN
- ReleaseP
- RemovalQ
- RepairR
- ReplacementS
- RepositionT
- ResectionW
- RevisionU
- SupplementThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Insertion
Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part