Sternotomy   27779004

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code27779004
nameSternotomy
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Sternotomy (procedure)
synonyms
  • Sternotomy
  • Incision of sternum
attributes - group1
MethodIncision - action   129287005
Procedure site - DirectBone structure of sternum   56873002
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Incision   34896006
        Trunk incision   119580007
          Incision of thorax   367408005
            Incision of bone of thorax, ribs or sternum   112714006
              Sternotomy   27779004

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Incision   34896006
        Trunk incision   119580007
          Incision of thorax   367408005
            Chest wall incision   120145007
              Sternotomy   27779004

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by site   362958002
      Procedure on organ   118717007
        Procedure on bone (organ)   129233004
          Procedure on sternum   129198003
            Sternotomy   27779004

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