0WHH01Z Insertion of Radioactive Element into Retroperitoneum, Open Approach

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Section
0 Medical and Surgical
Body System
W Anatomical Regions, General
Operation
H Insertion
Body Part Approach Device Qualifier
0 Head
1 Cranial Cavity
2 Face
3 Oral Cavity and Throat
4 Upper Jaw
5 Lower Jaw
6 Neck
8 Chest Wall
9 Pleural Cavity, Right
B Pleural Cavity, Left
C Mediastinum
D Pericardial Cavity
F Abdominal Wall
G Peritoneal Cavity
H Retroperitoneum
J Pelvic Cavity
K Upper Back
L Lower Back
M Perineum, Male
N Perineum, Female
0 Open
3 Percutaneous
4 Percutaneous Endoscopic
1 Radioactive Element
3 Infusion Device
Y Other Device
Z No Qualifier
P Gastrointestinal Tract
Q Respiratory Tract
R Genitourinary Tract
0 Open
3 Percutaneous
4 Percutaneous Endoscopic
7 Via Natural or Artificial Opening
8 Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
1 Radioactive Element
3 Infusion Device
Y Other Device
Z No Qualifier

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