F
The Fragmentation root operation is identified by the character code F
in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Breaking solid matter in a body part into pieces.
Physical force (e.g., manual, ultrasonic) applied directly or indirectly is used to break the solid matter into pieces. The solid matter may be an abnormal byproduct of a biological function or a foreign body. The pieces of solid matter are not taken out.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
U
= Female Reproductive System
Root Operation:
1
- Bypass2
- Change5
- Destruction7
- Dilation8
- Division9
- DrainageB
- ExcisionC
- ExtirpationD
- ExtractionH
- InsertionJ
- InspectionL
- OcclusionM
- ReattachmentN
- ReleaseP
- RemovalQ
- RepairS
- RepositionT
- ResectionV
- RestrictionW
- RevisionU
- SupplementY
- TransplantationThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Fragmentation
Breaking solid matter in a body part into pieces