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What is potato tumor?
A carotid body tumor (chemodectoma)
What is the area adjacent to the carotid artery that can be a site of tumor excision?
carotid body
What CPT code would you assign for excision of carotid body tumor with excision of carotid artery?
In the CPT manual Carotid's are classified within the Endocrine System subsection (60000-60699) range. The exact code to use for an excision of carotid body tumor with excision of carotid artery is 60605.
Why might carotid artery surgery be necessary?
A carotid artery surgery may be necessary for a variety of reasons. A carotid artery surgery may be necessary to restore blood flow to the human brain.
What is the cpt code for removal of tumor affixed to the carotid body?
60605
What percentage of patients with hemangioma's receive hemangioma excisions?
At present, an estimated 60% of patients with hemangiomas require some form of corrective surgery sometime during recovery from the tumor surgery.
Where can one find information about carotid surgery?
Carotid surgery is a medical procedure done to prevent a stroke. You can find out more information on this surgery by reading medical books from the library.
How long is the recovery for pad surgery?
PAD surgery recovery
Is there a cure forBrain tumor?
Surgery can be performed to remove the tumor. If there are symptoms present as a result of the brain tumor and the tumor is benign, then it is possible that removing the tumor surgically will alleviate the symptoms. If the tumor is malignant, then it's a whole different situation and surgery may not solve the problem.
How can one train to do brain tumor surgery?
For an individual to train for the task of brain tumor surgery they must first earn a medical license as well as the right to do basic surgery. Only after taking multiple specialized courses can an individual be trained for brain tumor surgery.
Does a carotid artery which is tortuous and redundant need surgery?
If it does not get in the way of anything, no.
What has the author William Hervey ReMine written?
William Hervey ReMine has written: 'Carotid body tumors, chemodectomas' -- subject(s): Carotid body, Carotid gland, Nonchromaffin paraganglioma, Surgery, Tumors 'Manual of upper gastrointestinal surgery' -- subject(s): Esophagogastric junction, Esophagus, Gastrointestinal system, Peptic ulcer, Stomach, Surgery
