In ICD-10-PCS, the root operation for this procedure is Reattachment, as the objective of the procedure is to put back a separated body part to its normal location. The Index main term entry is Reattachment; subterms, Finger, Middle, Left.
Root Operation M: Reattachment
Definition is-Putting back in or on all or a portion of a separated body part to its normal location or other suitable location. Reattachment procedures include putting back a body part that has been cut off or avulsed. Nerves and blood vessels may or may not be reconnected during the reattachment procedure. Reattachment procedures can be performed on a variety of body parts, not limited to those that are musculoskeletal. Specific qualifiers are provided for the body parts upper tooth and lower tooth to indicate whether a single tooth, multiple teeth, or all teeth were reattached.Examples of reattachment procedures include: reattachment of severed left ear; replantation of avulsed scalp; reattachment of traumatic left biceps avulsion, open; and closed replantation of two avulsed teeth, lower jaw.