Q
The Repair root operation is identified by the character code Q
in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function.
Used only when the method to accomplish the repair is not one of the other root operations.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
S
= Lower Joints
Root Operation:
2
- Change5
- Destruction9
- DrainageB
- ExcisionC
- ExtirpationG
- FusionH
- InsertionJ
- InspectionN
- ReleaseP
- RemovalR
- ReplacementS
- RepositionT
- ResectionW
- RevisionU
- SupplementThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Repair
Restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function