9
The Drainage root operation is identified by the character code 9 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.
The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify drainage procedures that are biopsies.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
V = Male Reproductive System
Root Operation:
1 - Bypass2 - Change5 - Destruction7 - DilationB - ExcisionC - ExtirpationH - InsertionJ - InspectionL - OcclusionM - ReattachmentN - ReleaseP - RemovalQ - RepairR - ReplacementS - RepositionT - ResectionW - RevisionU - SupplementX - TransferY - TransplantationThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Drainage
Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part