Removal of spinal fixation system   179229008

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code179229008
nameRemoval of spinal fixation system
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Removal of spinal fixation system (procedure)
synonymsRemoval of spinal fixation system
attributes - group1
Procedure site - IndirectVertebral column region   1141981001
Direct deviceSpinal fixation system   705855005
MethodSurgical removal - action   129306000
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  • Removal of external spinal fixation system   736986009
  • Removal of internal spinal fixation system   736985008
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Operative procedure on spinal structure   392236004
        Removal spinal instrumentation   178832008
          Removal of spinal fixation system   179229008

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Surgical procedure   387713003
      Surgical removal   128303001
        Removal of implant   284101009
          Removal of spinal fixation system   179229008

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