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The pituitary and pineal gland procedure codes are in what subsection of the surgery section?
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What are the risks of surgery on the pituitary gland?
Unique to surgery on the pituitary is the risk of destroying the entire gland and leaving the entire endocrine system without guidance.
What bones would most likely be involved in surgery to remove a tumor on the pituitary gland?
SphenoidThe sella turcica of the sphenoid bone surrounds the pituitary gland
What hallux valgus surgery includes a tendon transplant?
Joplin procedure
What is the largest section of the six CPT manual sections?
Surgery
What is the definition of cryogenic surgery?
is a procedure that carefully destroys certain cells by freezing them
What is the first subsection in the surgery section of the the cpt code?
General subsection
What type of microscope has a subsection of the surgery section?
what type of microscope has a subsecton of the surgery section
What subsection of surgery section is not considered extensive?
digestion
What is the cause of secondary empty sella?
Secondary empty sella (acquired) may be caused by a medical procedure, such as surgery or radiation for a pituitary tumor. Disease or trauma may also reduce the size of the pituitary, or eliminate it completely.
What are the risks of surgery on the pituitary gland?
Unique to surgery on the pituitary is the risk of destroying the entire gland and leaving the entire endocrine system without guidance.
What do the notes in the surgery section indicate in the cpt?
Most notes in the surgery section of the CPT are an introduction to guide one in choosing the correct CPT code. The notes are important to read before choosing a code for that particular procedure.
What is the difference between a surgery and a procedure?
Any type of surgery is a procedure, a procedure for example can be a EKG, or a MRI, or a endoscopy. When you go into the hospital and whatever tests they perform is a procedure.
What does the term hypophysectomized mean?
hypophysectomized - having the pituitary gland removed by surgery
What is bilateral procedure?
a surgery
The Roux-en-Y Bypass Procedure?
The Roux-en-Y is the most common gastric bypass procedure. This weight loss surgery procedure uses a band or staples to create a pouch at the top of the stomach. The smaller stomach is attached to a small section of intestines bypassing a much larger section of the intestines and the remainder of the stomach. Some discomfort can be expected after surgery; however, it is important to start walking the next day to prevent complications such as blood clots. A patient can expect to remain in the hospital for two to four days after this procedure.
What is ablation surgery?
It is a procedure that destroys the uterine lining or endometrium.
What has the author Bronson S Ray written?
Bronson S. Ray has written: 'Intracranial operations on the pituitary' -- subject(s): Hypophysectomy, Pituitary gland, Surgery
