Open partial lateral meniscectomy   179371006

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code179371006
nameOpen partial lateral meniscectomy
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Open partial lateral meniscectomy (procedure)
synonymsOpen partial lateral meniscectomy
attributes - group2
MethodIncision - action   129287005
Procedure site - DirectStructure of capsule of knee joint   85655003
attributes - group3
MethodInspection - action   129433002
Procedure site - DirectKnee joint structure   49076000
Using deviceArthroscope   23228005
attributes - group1
Procedure site - DirectLateral meniscus part   372195004
AccessOpen approach   129236007
MethodExcision - action   129304002
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Operation on musculoskeletal system   112697007
        Musculoskeletal system excision   107737002
          Chondrectomy   122479006
            Chondrectomy of semilunar cartilage of knee   6148000
              Arthroscopic meniscectomy   302490008
                Arthroscopy of knee with lateral meniscectomy   38964008
                  Arthroscopic partial lateral meniscectomy   179383008
                    Open partial lateral meniscectomy   179371006

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Operation on musculoskeletal system   112697007
        Musculoskeletal system excision   107737002
          Chondrectomy   122479006
            Chondrectomy of semilunar cartilage of knee   6148000
              Open meniscectomy   239418004
                Open lateral meniscectomy   300978008
                  Open partial lateral meniscectomy   179371006

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Incision   34896006
        Incision of soft tissue   10971007
          Incision of joint capsule   444215002
            Open partial lateral meniscectomy   179371006

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