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The omphalocele repair is a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia
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Are there alternatives to omphalocele repair?
There are no non-surgical alternatives to omphalocele repair
When is an omphalocele repair done?
performed to repair the omphalocele defect in which all or part of the bowel and other internal organs lie on the outside of the abdomen in a hernia (sac).
What is omphalocele?
omphalocele (protrusion of part of the intestine through the abdominal wall)
Does an omphalocele occur with other defects?
The presence of an omphalocele often occurs with other birth defects
What is the anesthesia code for ventral hernia repair?
the code is 00830
Is an omphalocele is a defect that can be viewed on sonogram during an ultrasound?
An omphalocele is a defect that can be viewed on sonogram during an ultrasound performed while the mother is pregnant
How are abdominal wall defects diagnosed?
a surgery performed to correct one of two birth defects of the abdominal wall: gastroschisis or omphalocele. Depending on the defect treated, the procedure is also known as omphalocele repair/closure or gastroschisis repair/closure
What is an omphalocele?
when the abdominal wall is incompletely formed at birth, the internal organs of the infant can either protrude into the umbilical cord (omphalocele) or to the side of the navel (gastroschisis
What is the cpt code for myringotomy anesthesia?
Use CPT 64920 if it is performed WITHOUT anesthesia, use CPT code 64921 if it is performed WITH anesthesia, and then the anesthesia cannot be billed separate, as payment will be included in the second CPT code.
Does an arthroscopy use anesthesia?
General or local anesthesia may be used during arthroscopy
When does the omphalocele develop?
The seventh to tenth week of fetal development
Does brain biopsy use anesthesia?
Prior to the biopsy, the patient is placed under general anesthesia
