Q
The Repair root operation is identified by the character code Q
in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function.
Used only when the method to accomplish the repair is not one of the other root operations.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
X
= Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities
Root Operation:
0
- Alteration2
- Change3
- Control6
- Detachment9
- DrainageB
- ExcisionH
- InsertionJ
- InspectionM
- ReattachmentP
- RemovalR
- ReplacementW
- RevisionU
- SupplementX
- TransferY
- TransplantationThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Repair
Restoring, to the extent possible, a body part to its normal anatomic structure and function