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