09N38ZZ
Medical and Surgical, Ear, Nose, Sinus, Release, External Auditory Canal, Right, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, No Device, No Qualifier
Effective From: 10/01/2016
| Character | Axis Label | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| 9 | Body System | Ear, Nose, Sinus |
| N | Root Operation | Release |
| 3 | Body Part | External Auditory Canal, Right |
| 8 | Approach | Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic |
| Z | Device | No Device |
| Z | Qualifier | No Qualifier |
Root Operation: Release
Definition: Freeing a body part from an abnormal physical constraint by cutting or by the use of force
Explanation: Some of the restraining tissue may be taken out but none of the body part is taken out
Includes:
- Adhesiolysis, carpal tunnel release
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