In the CPT manual Carotid's are classified within the Endocrine System subsection (60000-60699) range. The exact code to use for an excision of carotid body tumor with excision of carotid artery is 60605.
carotid body
Yes it can. I have just had a stent inserted to open an artery which is being pressed nearly closed by an inoperable tumor. The swelling is gong down slowly.
Its a malignant tumor.
Tumor is a noun. The x-ray showed that he has a tumor.
No, he did not.
carotid body
A carotid body tumor (chemodectoma)
No there is no drug with the name of excision. Excision is when a surgeon removes all of an organ, tissue, or tumor from a body.
31785
32662
32660
32661
60605
Excision refers to the removal of the cancer and its effects. Resection of a tumor in the colon can end the effects of obstruction, for instance, or removal of a breast carcinoma can stop the cancer.
yes
52355
As it truly depends on the specific type of malignancy it is difficult to site specifics. Localization of the tumor and excision is highly likely. Partial amputation is possible.