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Vincent J. O'Conor has written: 'Suprapubic closure of vesicovaginal fistula' -- subject(s): Vesicovaginal Fistula
Vesicovaginal fistula
A fistula is an abnormal opening between organs and tissues.
In medicine it is an abnormal connection between cells or organs that normally do not connectA fistula is an abnormal connection between an organ, vessel, or intestine and another structure. What happened to using google when you have questions like this?'Fistula' has a couple of senses: 1: an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface; 2: a chronic inflammation of the withers of a horse
VVF stands for vesicovaginal fistula. Fistulas usually require surgical repair - in order to avoid/minimize risk of infection.
closure of Gastrocolic fistula
The V code for a fistula is not a specific code, as V codes are typically used for factors influencing health status rather than specific diseases or conditions. Instead, medical coding for a fistula would typically involve using the appropriate ICD-10-CM code that describes the type and location of the fistula, such as K63.0 for an intestinal fistula. Always refer to the latest coding guidelines for accurate coding practices.
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Diagnosis Code
The CPT code for a non-direct arteriovenous (AV) fistula shunt for hemodialysis is 36821. This code specifically refers to the creation of a fistula for hemodialysis access. For any additional specific procedures or variations, other codes may apply, but 36821 is the primary code for the AV fistula itself. Always consult the latest coding guidelines for accuracy.
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