2
The Change root operation is identified by the character code 2
in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane.
Section:
1
= Obstetrics
Body System:
0
= Pregnancy
Root Operation:
A
- AbortionE
- Delivery9
- DrainageD
- ExtractionH
- InsertionJ
- InspectionP
- RemovalQ
- RepairS
- RepositionT
- ResectionY
- TransplantationThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Change
Taking out or off a device from a body part and putting back an identical or similar device in or on the same body part without cutting or puncturing the skin or a mucous membrane