Y
The Transplantation root operation is identified by the character code Y in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Putting in or on all or a portion of a living body part taken from another individual or animal to physically take the place and/or function of all or a portion of a similar body part.
The native body part may or may not be taken out, and the transplanted body part may take over all or a portion of its function.
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 - SupplementX - Transfer