Limb incision   278811004

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code278811004
nameLimb incision
statusactive
date introduced2002-01-31
fully specified name(s)Limb incision (procedure)
synonymsLimb incision
attributes - group1
Procedure site - DirectLimb structure   66019005
MethodIncision - action   129287005
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children
  • Arm incision   119624008  removed: 2004-07-31
  • Arthrotomy of elbow   45551003
  • Brachial incision   278818005
  • Compartment syndrome decompression of upper limb   281784009
  • Deep incision with opening of bone cortex of elbow   36101009
  • Digital incisions   261521007
  • Division of constricting band on limb   310219006
  • Division of joint capsule of hand   46260002
  • Division of tendon of shoulder region   438559000
  • Embolectomy with catheter of axillary artery by arm incision   19714008
  • Embolectomy with catheter of innominate artery by arm incision   55377001
  • Embolectomy with catheter of radial artery by arm incision   926001
  • Embolectomy with catheter of subclavian artery by arm incision   47912003
  • Embolectomy with catheter of ulnar artery by arm incision   18404006
  • Forearm incision   120217006
  • Hand incision   119646000
  • Incision AND drainage of limb   363155009
  • Incision of antecubital fossa   54408002
  • Incision of artery of extremity   107866007
  • Incision of vascular structure of upper limb   449304008
  • Lateral fasciotomy with partial ostectomy of upper extremity   27641001
  • Lower limb incision   363189005
  • Medial fasciotomy with partial ostectomy of upper extremity   77102001
  • Osteotomy of bone of upper extremity   315338002
  • Shoulder incision   119623002
  • Skin of extremity incision   107897006
  • Thrombectomy with catheter of innominate artery by arm incision   76681003
  • Wrist incision   119645001
hierarchies
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SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Incision   34896006
        Limb incision   278811004

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Limb operation   363187007
        Limb incision   278811004

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