Y
The Transplantation root operation is identified by the character code Y in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Putting in or on all or a portion of a living body part taken from another individual or animal to physically take the place and/or function of all or a portion of a similar body part.
The native body part may or may not be taken out, and the transplanted body part may take over all or a portion of its function.
Section:
1 = Obstetrics
Body System:
0 = Pregnancy
Root Operation:
A - Abortion2 - ChangeE - Delivery9 - DrainageD - ExtractionH - InsertionJ - InspectionP - RemovalQ - RepairS - RepositionT - ResectionThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Transplantation
Putting in or on all or a portion of a living body part taken from another individual or animal to physically take the place and/or function of all or a portion of a similar body part