X
The Transfer root operation is identified by the character code X in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Moving, without taking out, all or a portion of a body part to another location to take over the function of all or a portion of a body part.
The body part transferred remains connected to its vascular and nervous supply.
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 - RemovalQ - RepairR - ReplacementW - RevisionU - SupplementY - Transplantation