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Nephrolithotomy is a term formed from two Greek words that mean "kidney" and "removing stones by cutting"

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What is Kidney Nephralithotems?

Do you mean nephrolithotomy? Well nephrolithotomy is a surgical procedure that removes kidney stones.


What does PCNL stand for?

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy


What does Percutaneous nephrolithotomy do?

It removes renal calculi (kidney stones)


What are the correct diagnosis and procedure codes for nephrolithotomy with calculus removal for nephrolithiasis?

The correct diagnosis code for nephrolithiasis is typically N20.0 for calculus of the kidney. The procedure code for nephrolithotomy with calculus removal is commonly 50060 (percutaneous nephrolithotomy) or 50550 (nephrolithotomy). However, specific coding may vary based on the details of the procedure and the coding system used (such as ICD-10 for diagnosis and CPT for procedures), so it's essential to consult the latest coding guidelines for accuracy.


What is the medical term meaning small incision in the back and inserting a nephroscope to crush and remove a kidney stone?

Nephrolithotomy is incision of the kidney to remove a stone.Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)It depends on how long it takes your body to heal the right way because, would you want them letting you out of the hospital if you didn't heal correctly?


When was Percutaneous nephrolithotomy first done?

PCNL was first performed in Sweden in 1973


What is code ofr repeat nephrolithotomy?

The code for repeat nephrolithotomy is typically classified under the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) system. Specifically, CPT code 50553 is used for "percutaneous nephrolithotomy, including the fragmentation and removal of stones, and is applicable for repeat procedures." However, it's essential to consult the latest coding guidelines or a medical coding professional for the most accurate and up-to-date information.


For what medical condition is percutaneous nephrolithotomy used?

This minimally invasive procedure is used to remove kidney stones


Which combining form means stone or calculus?

"litho-" as in "lithograph", "lithosphere", "nephrolithotomy" or "petro-" as in "petroleum", "petrify", "petroglyph".


What is the definition of Kidney Nephralitotems?

In percutaneous nephrolithotomy or nephrolithotripsy, the surgeon makes a small incision in your back to remove kidney stones. He or she then puts a hollow tube into yourkidneyand a probe through the tube. In nephrolithotomy, the surgeon removes the stone through the tube. In nephrolithotripsy, he or she breaks the stone up and then removes the fragments of the stone through the tube.


What is an nephrothotomy?

An incision into the the renal pelvis and kidney in order to remove stones. Nephr/o/pyel/o/lith/o/tomy nephr/o- kidney pyel/o-renal pelvis lith/o- stones -tomy- surgical incision


What words have the Greek root dis in them?

I will provide 11 words to get you started: disabilitydisappeardisagreedisasterdiscarddischargedisciplediscoverdiscreetdisfiguredishonest