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.
Section:
1 = Obstetrics
Body System:
0 = Pregnancy
Root Operation:
A - Abortion2 - ChangeE - Delivery9 - DrainageD - ExtractionJ - InspectionP - RemovalQ - RepairS - RepositionT - ResectionY - TransplantationThe 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