Learning Objective Flashcards
prophylaxis means
preventative
a low powered microscope with aq high intensity light source to examin eyes with a long narrow beam is called
slit lamp
what is a common procedure performed on the len of the eye, and what are the two different approaches
cataract extraction. extacapsular cataract extraction and intracapsular cataract extraction
procedure performed for a protruding ear
otoplasty
what connects the middle ear to the back of the throat and allows for drainage of fluid
eustachian tube
procedure for removing the incus and stapes bones
labyrinthectomy
code for operating microscope has a + symbol, this means what
add on code to primary procedure
what types of procedures emply the use of an operating microscope
microsurgical procedures
white outer covering of the eye
sclera
suturing together of the eyelids
tarsorrhaphy
lining of the eyelids and the covering of the sclerae
conjunctiva
the inner connecting cavities such as the internal ear
labyrinth
bony growth
exostosis
there are 9 glands in the human endocrine system how mnay are included in the cpt manual endocrine subsection
4, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal
endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the blodstream, this means they are _______glands
ductless
what is the term that describes the removal of all or part of the thyroid gland
thyroidectomy
how many cranial nerve pairs are contained in te peripheral nervous system
12
the largest part of the brain is the
cerebrum
what are the basic distinctions among the codes in the spine and spinal cord subheading
condition and approach
glands, located at the top of the kidneys, that produce steroid hormones
adrenal
to divert or make an artifical passage
shunt
abnormal weakening of a vessel wall with outpouching beyond the normal confines of the vessel
aneurysm
part of the skeleton that encloses the brain
cranium
consists of three ayers of connective membrane that surround the brain and spinal cord
meninges
what is the one procedure code located in the reproductive system procedures subsection
brachytherapy
procedure described in the reproductive system procedures subsection excludes what organ
prostate
how many codes are found in teh intersex surgery subsection
2
the anatomic sites of the female genital system subsection are divided on the basis of category of the procedure. what are these categories
incision, excision, destruction
if a total abdominal hysterectom was performed as well as a bilateral oophorectomy, would it be appropriate to report both procedure codes
no, hysterectomy includes removal of ovaries
what is the term used to describe the period occurring or existing before birth
antepartum
second trimester of a pregnancy begins on week
14
these codes are at the end of the maternity care and delivery subsection
abortion
VBAC
vaginal birth after cesarean
suturing of the uterus
hysterorrhaphy
creation of a fistula into the uterine tube
salpingostomy
rounded, coone shaped neck of the uterus
cervix uteri
radiographic recording of the uterine cavity and falopian tubes
hysterosalpingography
closure of the vaginal canal
colpoclesis
-graphy
making of a film
there are times when a code from the radiology section as well as a code from another section are reported. what is this practice called
component coding
what modifier is used when only the professional component of the service is provided
-26
in angiography, dyes are injected into the vessels. what does this facilitate
visualization of size and condition
what is the first subsection in the radiology section of the cpt manual
diagnostic radiology (diagnoistic imaging)
what modifier would be used when fewer than the total number of view specified in the code are taken
-52
x-ray procedure that allows for visualization of internal organs in motion
fluoroscopy
procedure that allows viewing of a single plane of the body by blurring out all but that particular level
tomography
to identify the cause, origin, or extent of a condition
diagnostic
scientific calculation of radiation emitted from various radioactive sources
dosimetry
therapy using radioactive sources that are placed inside the body
brachytherapy
professional component
term used in describing physicians services in radiology or pathology
technical component
term used in describing the services provided by the facility
modifier for professional component only
-26
modifier for the technical comonent
-TC
radiology section of the cpt manual describe only what
radiology procedures, not the injections or placement of other material necessary to perform the procedure
component coding
code from the radiology section as well as a code from one of the other sections must be reported to fully describe the procedure.
interventional radiologists may inject?
contrast material, place stents, catheters, or guidewires or perform any number of procedures throughout the cpt manuel.
ex. contrast material to be injected prior to the radiology procedure can be performed what cpt codes should be used
cpt code from the surgery section must be used to indicate the injection procedure and a hcpcs level 2 code is reported for the contrast substance such as A4641
parentheses in the radiology section gives you what
information about other components of procedures and other codes to consider.
modifier -52
if fewer than the total number of views specified in the code are taken, less of the procedure was performed than is described by the code.
