Root Operations 2

Today we are talking about root operations that have to do with solids/fluids/gases from a body part.

Drainage: taking/letting out fluids/gases (incision or drainage of an abscess)
Extirpation: taking/cutting out solid matter (thrombectomy)
Fragmentation: breaking solid matter into pieces (lithotripsy)

Ms.B says for more information on ICD-10-CM/PCS contact her at kbaus@swfc.edu or visit the website @swfc.edu.

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