9
The Shock Wave Therapy root operation is identified by the character code 9 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Extracorporeal treatment by shock waves.
Section:
6 = Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies
Body System:
A = Physiological Systems
Root Operation:
0 - Atmospheric Control1 - Decompression2 - Electromagnetic Therapy3 - Hyperthermia4 - HypothermiaB - Perfusion5 - Pheresis6 - Phototherapy7 - Ultrasound Therapy8 - Ultraviolet Light TherapyThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Shock Wave Therapy
Extracorporeal treatment by shock waves