Arthrotomy for excision of torn cartilage of acromioclavicular joint   21177001

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code21177001
nameArthrotomy for excision of torn cartilage of acromioclavicular joint
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Arthrotomy for excision of torn cartilage of acromioclavicular joint (procedure)
synonymsArthrotomy for excision of torn cartilage of acromioclavicular joint
attributes - group3
Has focusAcquired defect of articular cartilage   72791000119108
attributes - group2
MethodExcision - action   129304002
Procedure site - DirectStructure of articular disc of acromioclavicular joint   33600000
attributes - group1
Procedure site - DirectAcromioclavicular joint structure   85856004
MethodIncision - action   129287005
parents
  • Arthrotomy of joint of shoulder girdle   699454007
  • Excision of meniscus of acromioclavicular joint   83360006
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Incision   34896006
        Limb incision   278811004
          Shoulder incision   119623002
            Arthrotomy of joint of shoulder girdle   699454007
              Arthrotomy for excision of torn cartilage of acromioclavicular joint   21177001

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Operation on musculoskeletal system   112697007
        Musculoskeletal system excision   107737002
          Chondrectomy   122479006
            Excision of meniscus of acromioclavicular joint   83360006
              Arthrotomy for excision of torn cartilage of acromioclavicular joint   21177001

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