Arthrotomy of ankle with removal of foreign body   21488001

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code21488001
nameArthrotomy of ankle with removal of foreign body
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Arthrotomy of ankle with removal of foreign body (procedure)
synonymsArthrotomy of ankle with removal of foreign body
attributes - group1
MethodIncision - action   129287005
Procedure site - DirectStructure of capsule of ankle joint   2712006
attributes - group2
Direct morphologyForeign body   19227008
MethodSurgical removal - action   129306000
Procedure site - IndirectAnkle joint structure   70258002
parents
  • Removal of foreign body from joint structure   17756004
  • Incision of joint capsule   444215002
  • Arthrotomy of ankle   55390008
childrenArthrotomy of ankle with joint exploration and removal of foreign body   88842002
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Surgical procedure   387713003
      Surgical removal   128303001
        Surgical removal of foreign body   128992008
          Removal of foreign body from joint structure   17756004
            Arthrotomy of ankle with removal of foreign body   21488001

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Incision   34896006
        Incision of soft tissue   10971007
          Incision of joint capsule   444215002
            Arthrotomy of ankle with removal of foreign body   21488001

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Incision   34896006
        Musculoskeletal system incision   107736006
          Arthrotomy   302495003
            Arthrotomy of ankle   55390008
              Arthrotomy of ankle with removal of foreign body   21488001

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