Ch 19: Chapter Review Flashcards
CPT codes in the Digestive System subsection are divided according to ______ ______.
Anatomic site and procedure
Shaving of the lip is called:
Vermilionectomy
The vestibule of the mouth is also called the ______ ______.
Buccal cavity
The ______ ______ is the flap of skin under the tongue.
Lingual frenum
What association provides a dental claim form?
American Dental Association
The roof of the mouth is called the ______.
Palate
The three salivary glands are the ______, ______, and ______.
- Parotid
- Submandibular
- Sublingual
A brachial cleft cyst is a(n) ______ defect.
Congenital
The first step taken to determine the correct code for procedures of the esophagus is the ______.
Approach
Decreasing the size of the stomach is a procedure performed to aid in ______.
Weight loss
What medical term describes creation of an artificial opening in the large intestine?
Colostomy
What is the name for a congenital pouch on the wall of the small bowel?
Meckel’s diverticulum
What are the three technique options used to remove the appendix?
- Open
- Percutaneous
- Laparoscopic
An endoscopic examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon is called a(n):
Proctosigmoidoscopy
What is the opening at the end of the alimentary canal through which solid waste matter leaves the body?
Anus
