4
The Hypothermia root operation is identified by the character code 4
in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Extracorporeal lowering of body temperature.
Section:
6
= Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies
Body System:
A
= Physiological Systems
Root Operation:
0
- Atmospheric Control1
- Decompression2
- Electromagnetic Therapy3
- HyperthermiaB
- Perfusion5
- Pheresis6
- Phototherapy9
- Shock Wave Therapy7
- Ultrasound Therapy8
- Ultraviolet Light TherapyThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Hypothermia
Extracorporeal lowering of body temperature