6
The Detachment root operation is identified by the character code 6 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Cutting off all or a portion of the upper or lower extremities.
The body part value is the site of the detachment, with a qualifier if applicable to further specify the level where the extremity was detached.
Includes:
Section:
0 = Medical and Surgical
Body System:
Y = Anatomical Regions, Lower Extremities
Root Operation:
0 - Alteration2 - Change3 - Control9 - DrainageB - ExcisionH - InsertionJ - InspectionM - ReattachmentP - RemovalQ - RepairW - RevisionU - SupplementThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Detachment
Cutting off all or a portion of the upper or lower extremities