P
The Removal root operation is identified by the character code P
in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Taking out or off a device from a body part.
If a device is taken out and a similar device put in without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane, the procedure is coded to the root operation CHANGE. Otherwise, the procedure for taking out a device is coded to the root operation REMOVAL.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
W
= Anatomical Regions, General
Root Operation:
0
- Alteration1
- Bypass2
- Change3
- Control4
- Creation8
- Division9
- DrainageB
- ExcisionC
- ExtirpationF
- FragmentationH
- InsertionJ
- InspectionM
- ReattachmentQ
- RepairW
- RevisionU
- SupplementY
- TransplantationThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Removal
Taking out or off a device from a body part