7
The Dilation root operation is identified by the character code 7
in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Expanding an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part.
The orifice can be a natural orifice or an artificially created orifice. Accomplished by stretching a tubular body part using intraluminal pressure or by cutting part of the orifice or wall of the tubular body part.
Section:
X
= New Technology
Body System:
2
= Cardiovascular System
Root Operation:
A
- AssistanceK
- BypassC
- ExtirpationH
- InsertionJ
- InspectionR
- ReplacementV
- RestrictionU
- SupplementThe 4th character refers to the body part or body region.
Dilation
Expanding an orifice or the lumen of a tubular body part