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What Position of patient undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy is?
over the left side
When is the patient discharged after cholecystectomy?
Within three to five days after surgery.
What does 'the patient has a history of cholecystectomy' mean?
Cholecystecomy is just a fancy medical word meaning "surgical removal of the gallbladder." A patient with a history of a cholecystecomy no longer has a gallbladder.
A patient has a cholecystectomy in completing the insurance claim form the assignment portion is left blank in error?
the claim gets denied
What is postoperative aftercare for the patient after cholecystectomy?
Monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature.The patient is given pain medication as necessary. Fluids are given intravenously for 24-48 hours, until the patient's diet resumes.
What does a Cholecystectomy treat?
A cholecystectomy is performed to treat cholelithiasis and cholecystitis
What laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal),
What is the lay term for cholecystectomy?
The lay term for cholecystectomy would be 'the removal of the gall bladder'.
What is considered a successful cholecystectomy?
The prognosis for cholecystitis and cholelithaisis patients who receive cholecystectomy is generally good. Overall, cholecystectomy relieves symptoms in about 95% of cases.
How does the patients activity resume after cholecystectomy?
The patient is generally encouraged to walk eight hours after surgery with return to work approximately four to six weeks after the procedure.
What is the icd 9 code for status post cholecystectomy?
The ICD-9 code for status post cholecystectomy is ICD-9-CM 574.10, which refers to "Cholelithiasis with acute cholecystitis, without mention of obstruction." However, for a patient who has undergone a cholecystectomy, the appropriate code is V45.61, indicating "Personal history of surgery to the biliary tract." Always consult current coding resources or guidelines for the most accurate and applicable codes.
What is the recovery time after Laparoscopic Gallbladder surgery?
After an uncomplicated Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery, patient can go home the same day or within 24hrs of operation. But, with an open cholecystectomy, patient need to stay in the hospital for two to three days.
