0H9AXZX
Medical and Surgical, Skin and Breast, Drainage, Skin, Inguinal, External, No Device, Diagnostic
Effective From: 10/01/2017
| Character | Axis Label | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| H | Body System | Skin and Breast |
| 9 | Root Operation | Drainage |
| A | Body Part | Skin, Inguinal |
| X | Approach | External |
| Z | Device | No Device |
| X | Qualifier | Diagnostic |
Root Operation: Drainage
Definition: Taking or letting out fluids and/or gases from a body part
Explanation: The qualifier DIAGNOSTIC is used to identify drainage procedures that are biopsies
Includes:
- Thoracentesis, incision and drainage
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