Question 1
When an intended Root Operation is attempted using one Approach, but is converted to a different Approach:
◦ assign a value X "Converted approach" for the approach (character 5).
◦ assign a combination code for both procedures.
◦ sequence first the code for the approach that was "converted to."
◦ sequence first the code for the original approach that was "converted from."
Question 2
When a procedure is discontinued before the intended root operation is performed:
◦ code the procedure to the root operation planned.
◦ code to "Inspection" of the body part or anatomic region inspected.
◦ code Inspection and use "D" for the qualifier as the 7th character.
◦ do not code the procedure.