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prophylaxis means

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preventative

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a low powered microscope with aq high intensity light source to examin eyes with a long narrow beam is called

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slit lamp

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what is a common procedure performed on the len of the eye, and what are the two different approaches

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cataract extraction. extacapsular cataract extraction and intracapsular cataract extraction

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procedure performed for a protruding ear

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otoplasty

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what connects the middle ear to the back of the throat and allows for drainage of fluid

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eustachian tube

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procedure for removing the incus and stapes bones

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labyrinthectomy

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code for operating microscope has a + symbol, this means what

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add on code to primary procedure

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what types of procedures emply the use of an operating microscope

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microsurgical procedures

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white outer covering of the eye

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sclera

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suturing together of the eyelids

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tarsorrhaphy

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lining of the eyelids and the covering of the sclerae

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conjunctiva

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the inner connecting cavities such as the internal ear

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labyrinth

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bony growth

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exostosis

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there are 9 glands in the human endocrine system how mnay are included in the cpt manual endocrine subsection

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4, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal

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endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the blodstream, this means they are _______glands

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ductless

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what is the term that describes the removal of all or part of the thyroid gland

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thyroidectomy

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how many cranial nerve pairs are contained in te peripheral nervous system

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12

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the largest part of the brain is the

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cerebrum

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what are the basic distinctions among the codes in the spine and spinal cord subheading

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condition and approach

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glands, located at the top of the kidneys, that produce steroid hormones

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adrenal

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to divert or make an artifical passage

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shunt

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abnormal weakening of a vessel wall with outpouching beyond the normal confines of the vessel

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aneurysm

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part of the skeleton that encloses the brain

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cranium

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consists of three ayers of connective membrane that surround the brain and spinal cord

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what is the one procedure code located in the reproductive system procedures subsection
brachytherapy
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procedure described in the reproductive system procedures subsection excludes what organ
prostate
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how many codes are found in teh intersex surgery subsection
2
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the anatomic sites of the female genital system subsection are divided on the basis of category of the procedure. what are these categories
incision, excision, destruction
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if a total abdominal hysterectom was performed as well as a bilateral oophorectomy, would it be appropriate to report both procedure codes
no, hysterectomy includes removal of ovaries
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what is the term used to describe the period occurring or existing before birth
antepartum
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second trimester of a pregnancy begins on week
14
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these codes are at the end of the maternity care and delivery subsection
abortion
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VBAC
vaginal birth after cesarean
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suturing of the uterus
hysterorrhaphy
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creation of a fistula into the uterine tube
salpingostomy
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rounded, coone shaped neck of the uterus
cervix uteri
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radiographic recording of the uterine cavity and falopian tubes
hysterosalpingography
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closure of the vaginal canal
colpoclesis
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-graphy
making of a film
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there are times when a code from the radiology section as well as a code from another section are reported. what is this practice called
component coding
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what modifier is used when only the professional component of the service is provided
-26
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in angiography, dyes are injected into the vessels. what does this facilitate
visualization of size and condition
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what is the first subsection in the radiology section of the cpt manual
diagnostic radiology (diagnoistic imaging)
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what modifier would be used when fewer than the total number of view specified in the code are taken
-52
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x-ray procedure that allows for visualization of internal organs in motion
fluoroscopy
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procedure that allows viewing of a single plane of the body by blurring out all but that particular level
tomography
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to identify the cause, origin, or extent of a condition
diagnostic
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scientific calculation of radiation emitted from various radioactive sources
dosimetry
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therapy using radioactive sources that are placed inside the body
brachytherapy
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professional component
term used in describing physicians services in radiology or pathology
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technical component
term used in describing the services provided by the facility
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modifier for professional component only
-26
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modifier for the technical comonent
-TC
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radiology section of the cpt manual describe only what
radiology procedures, not the injections or placement of other material necessary to perform the procedure
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component coding
code from the radiology section as well as a code from one of the other sections must be reported to fully describe the procedure.
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interventional radiologists may inject?
contrast material, place stents, catheters, or guidewires or perform any number of procedures throughout the cpt manuel.
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ex. contrast material to be injected prior to the radiology procedure can be performed what cpt codes should be used
cpt code from the surgery section must be used to indicate the injection procedure and a hcpcs level 2 code is reported for the contrast substance such as A4641
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parentheses in the radiology section gives you what
information about other components of procedures and other codes to consider.
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modifier -52
if fewer than the total number of views specified in the code are taken, less of the procedure was performed than is described by the code.

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