3
The Control root operation is identified by the character code 3 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Stopping, or attempting to stop, postprocedural or other acute bleeding.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
W = Anatomical Regions, General
Root Operation:
0 - Alteration1 - Bypass2 - Change4 - Creation8 - Division9 - DrainageB - ExcisionC - ExtirpationF - FragmentationH - InsertionJ - InspectionM - ReattachmentP - RemovalQ - RepairW - RevisionU - SupplementY - TransplantationThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Control
Stopping, or attempting to stop, postprocedural or other acute bleeding