5
The Pheresis root operation is identified by the character code 5 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Extracorporeal separation of blood products.
Section:
6 = Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies
Body System:
A = Physiological Systems
Root Operation:
0 - Atmospheric Control1 - Decompression2 - Electromagnetic Therapy3 - Hyperthermia4 - HypothermiaB - Perfusion6 - Phototherapy9 - Shock Wave Therapy7 - Ultrasound Therapy8 - Ultraviolet Light TherapyThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Pheresis
Extracorporeal separation of blood products