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PCS Procedure

Destruction of Upper Tooth, Single, External Approach

Destruction of Upper Tooth, Single, External Approach

Procedure Details

Section
[0] Medical and Surgical
Body System
Mouth and Throat
Root Operation
Destruction

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation
Destruction

Physical eradication of all or a portion of a body part by the direct use of energy, force, or a destructive agent

None of the body part is physically taken out

Includes: Fulguration of rectal polyp, cautery of skin lesion

Approach · Approach
External

Procedures performed directly on the skin or mucous membrane and procedures performed indirectly by the application of external force through the skin or mucous membrane

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