0VP471Z

PCS Procedure

Remove Radioact Elem from Prostate/Seminal Ves, Via Opening

Removal of Radioactive Element from Prostate and Seminal Vesicles, Via Natural or Artificial Opening

Procedure Details

Section: [0] Medical and Surgical
Body System: Male Reproductive System
Root Operation: Removal

Clinical Definitions

Root Operation · Operation

Removal

Taking out or off a device from a body part

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

Approach · Approach

Via Natural or Artificial Opening

Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure

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Y65.4 - Failure to introduce or to remove other tube or instrument

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