A
The Abortion root operation is identified by the character code A in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Artificially terminating a pregnancy.
Section:
1 = Obstetrics
Body System:
0 = Pregnancy
Root Operation:
2 - ChangeE - Delivery9 - DrainageD - ExtractionH - InsertionJ - InspectionP - RemovalQ - RepairS - RepositionT - ResectionY - TransplantationThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Abortion
Artificially terminating a pregnancy