SNOMED CT Concept  138875005

Procedure  71388002

Procedure by method  128927009

Removal  118292001

Removal of ear wax   385904005

SNOMED CT code


SNOMED code385904005
nameRemoval of ear wax
statusactive
date introduced2003-01-31
fully specified name(s)Removal of ear wax (procedure)
synonyms
  • Removal of ear wax
  • Ear wax removal
attributes - group1
Procedure site - IndirectExternal auditory canal structure   84301002
Direct substanceCerumen   41508009
MethodRemoval - action   129303008
parents
children
  • Manual removal of wax from external auditory canal   172631009
  • Removal of wax from external auditory canal using microsuction   445155002
  • Syringing ear to remove wax   172630005
hierarchies
a selection of possible paths
SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by method   128927009
      Removal   118292001
        Removal of ear wax   385904005

SNOMED CT Concept   138875005
  Procedure   71388002
    Procedure by site   362958002
      Procedure on organ   118717007
        Procedure on ear   118891001
          Procedure on external ear   118892008
            Removal of ear wax   385904005

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