Test 7 Respiatory Abd Medicine Flashcards
Endoscopy rules (laryngoscopy)
Uses terms indirect and direct
Indirect: tongue depressor with mirror used to view larynx
Direct: endoscopy passed into larynx physician directly views vocal cords
When to use modifier
-51 as appropriate
Rhinoplasty
Reshaping the nose internal and or external
Septoplasty
Rearrangement of nasal septum
What is a laryngotomy
Is an open surgical procedure to expose larynx for various purposes
Bronchoscope
To inserted into nose or mouth
Flexible endoscope
Performed under local or conscious sedation
Polyp
Tumor on a pedicel that bleeds easily and may become malignant
rhino
Prefix meaning nose
Endoscopy
Inspection of body organs or cavities using a lighted scope that may be placed through an existing opening or through a small incision
Sinuses
Cavity within the basal bone
Antrum
Maxillary sinus
Antrotomy
Cutting thought the antrum wall to make an opening in the sinus
Laryngo-
Prefix meaning larynx
Bronchoscope
Inspection of the bronchial tree using a bronchoscope
Thoracotomy
Surgical puncture of the thoracic cavity, usually using a needle to remove fluids
Thoracotomy
Surgical incision into the thoracic cavity
Lobectomy
Excision of lane of the lung
Pleura
Coving of the King and thoracic cavity that is moistened with serous fluid to reduce frictions during respiratory movement of the lungs
Pneumo-
Prefix meaning lung or air
Embolectomy
Removal of blockage (embolism) from vessels
Endoscopy rules
Code full extent,? That is coded to the furthest place the scope went