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What is the cpt code for removal of tumor affixed to the carotid body?
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60605
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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.
Which body cavity would be opened for removal of a brain tumor?
None, they would open the skull with the use of a drill.
What is the term that describes the location of the bifurcation of the carotid artery in the neck?
Carotid body
Where are the pressoreceptors and chemoreceptors?
carotid body
An orchiectomy is a removal of what body part?
An orchiectomy is the removal of one or both testicles through surgery. The purpose is its done to lower the level of testosterone, to treat cancer, and the removal of the testicle is the usual treatment if a tumor is present within the gland itself.
What is the function of the carotid body?
A carotid body is a cluster of cells and nerve fibers that is part of the system that regulates oxygen and acidity levels in the blood.
Which body part would you feel to locate the carotid pulse?
In the neck. The pulse you can sometimes feel beating in your neck is the carotid artery.
What is the name of the biggest artery in the human body?
aorta
What tumor cells travel to another part of the body and form a new tumor what is the process called?
Metastasis
When a malignant neoplasm moves to various parts or organs of the body it is said to be a tumor.?
When a malignant neoplasm moves to various parts or organs of the body, it is said to be a _________ tumor.
