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:
X = Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities
Root Operation:
0 - Alteration2 - Change6 - Detachment9 - DrainageB - ExcisionH - InsertionJ - InspectionM - ReattachmentP - RemovalQ - RepairR - ReplacementW - RevisionU - SupplementX - TransferY - TransplantationThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Control
Stopping, or attempting to stop, postprocedural or other acute bleeding