9
The Drainage root operation is identified by the character code 9 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part.
Section:
1 = Obstetrics
Body System:
0 = Pregnancy
Root Operation:
A - Abortion2 - ChangeE - DeliveryD - ExtractionH - InsertionJ - InspectionP - RemovalQ - RepairS - RepositionT - ResectionY - TransplantationThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Drainage
Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part