M
The Reattachment root operation is identified by the character code M
in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Putting back in or on all or a portion of a separated body part to its normal location or other suitable location.
Vascular circulation and nervous pathways may or may not be reestablished.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
X
= Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities
Root Operation:
0
- Alteration2
- Change3
- Control6
- Detachment9
- DrainageB
- ExcisionH
- InsertionJ
- InspectionP
- RemovalQ
- RepairR
- ReplacementW
- RevisionU
- SupplementX
- TransferY
- TransplantationThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Reattachment
Putting back in or on all or a portion of a separated body part to its normal location or other suitable location