The 3rd character refers to the root operation or the objective of the procedure.

Nervous System

  • X05 - Destruction

    Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent — None of the body part is physically taken out

  • X0H - 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

  • X0Z - Other Procedures

    Methodologies which attempt to remediate or cure a disorder or disease