H
The Insertion root operation is identified by the character code H
in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part.
Includes:
Section:
0
= Medical and Surgical
Body System:
Y
= Anatomical Regions, Lower Extremities
Root Operation:
0
- Alteration2
- Change3
- Control6
- Detachment9
- DrainageB
- ExcisionJ
- InspectionM
- ReattachmentP
- RemovalQ
- RepairW
- RevisionU
- SupplementThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Insertion
Putting in a nonbiological appliance that monitors, assists, performs, or prevents a physiological function but does not physically take the place of a body part