Questions about it could go into the Health category or the Head, Ears and Nose category or the Medical Terminology category. It would really depend on the actual question itself.
You spell laryngoscopy just as you did.
Laryngoscopy is visual examination of the larynx or voicebox.
the type of laryngoscopy is called= indirect
ICD-9 Indirect laryngoscopy with biopsy of nodule
The suffix in the term "laryngoscopy" is "-scopy", which means "to view" or "to examine". In medical terminology, the "-scopy" suffix is commonly used to indicate a procedure involving visual examination or observation using a lighted instrument called a scope. In laryngoscopy, the procedure involves visualizing the larynx using a device called a laryngoscope.
A laryngoscope is used for laryngoscopy, a direct visual examination of the larynx.
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31579
Indirect laryngoscopy uses a mirror to view the epiglottis.
The CPT code for laryngoscopy with stroboscopy is 31579. This code is used to describe a flexible or rigid laryngoscopy procedure that includes the use of stroboscopic light to evaluate vocal fold function. It's important to ensure proper documentation and coding based on the specifics of the procedure performed.
triple endoscopy (laryngoscopy, esophagoscopy, and bronchoscopy )
Yes, laryngoscopy can potentially lead to a temporary increase in intracranial pressure (ICP) due to stimulation of the vagal nerve during the procedure. This response is usually transient and resolves once the stimulation ceases. It is important for healthcare providers to monitor and manage ICP levels during and after laryngoscopy in patients at risk for elevated ICP.