0WP50JZ
Medical and Surgical, Anatomical Regions, General, Removal, Lower Jaw, Open, Synthetic Substitute, No Qualifier
Effective From: 10/01/2016
| Character | Axis Label | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| W | Body System | Anatomical Regions, General |
| P | Root Operation | Removal |
| 5 | Body Part | Lower Jaw |
| 0 | Approach | Open |
| J | Device | Synthetic Substitute |
| Z | Qualifier | No Qualifier |
Root Operation: Removal
Definition: Taking out or off a device from a body part
Explanation: If a device is taken out and a similar device put in without cutting or puncturing the skin or mucous membrane, the procedure is coded to the root operation CHANGE. Otherwise, the procedure for taking out a device is coded to the root operation REMOVAL
Includes:
- Drainage tube removal, cardiac pacemaker removal
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