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What complications can follow an endometrial biopsy?
Some bleeding may result afterwards.
Nursing care plan for closed thoracotomy tube?
nursing care plan for thoracotomy
Where is a thoracotomy incision made?
on the side, under the arm (axillary thoracotomy); on the front, through the breastbone (median sternotomy); slanting from the back to the side (posterolateral thoracotomy); or under the breast
What is the accented syllable for thoracotomy?
Thor
What precaution as to thoracotomy should be taken?
Thoracotomy should not be performed on patients whose general health status will not tolerate major surgery. Any surgery carries with it risks associated with general anesthesia and possibility of infection.
What is the ICD-9CM code for thoracotomy with total lobectomy of the left lung?
Thoracotomy is the approach used and is not coded. Code for lobectomy, lung, complete, other is 32.49
What purpose does thoracotomy serve?
Thoracotomy, or surgical incision of the chest wall, is used primarily as a diagnostic tool when other procedures have failed to provide adequate diagnostic information.
What is a surgical incision into the chest walls to open the pleural cavity?
Thoracotomy
What code is reported for a major thoracotomy for post op hemorrhage following an endoscopic upper lobectomy?
For a major thoracotomy performed to address postoperative hemorrhage following an endoscopic upper lobectomy, the appropriate code would typically be from the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) system, specifically 32110 (Thoracotomy, major, with exploration or reoperation). However, it’s crucial to check for any specific modifiers or additional codes that may apply based on the context of the surgery and the patient’s condition. Always refer to the latest coding guidelines for accuracy.
What ICD-9 code for follow up post appendectomy with no complications?
V67.09
What cardiac operations does a thoracotomy make possible?
Internal paddles of a defibrillating machine may be applied directly to the heart to restore normal cardiac rhythms. Injuries to the heart causing excessive bleeding (hemorrhaging) may be closed
What aftercare is associated with a D and X?
D and X typically does not require an overnight hospital stay, so a follow up appointment may be scheduled to monitor the woman for any complications.
