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What CPT code would you assign for excision of carotid body tumor with excision of carotid artery?
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.
What is the area adjacent to the carotid artery that can be a site of tumor excision?
carotid body
What is the artery that is used when measuring blood pressure?
Arteries are generally deep within our bodies which makes them hard to feel. However the Branchial Artery is close to the surface of the skin and is easily felt by hand. Also behind the Branchial Artery there is a firm muscle that allows us to press the artery against it and get an accurate measurement.
Is an atheroma a fatty deposit within a joint?
No, an atheroma is an abnormal fatty deposit in an artery.
What structure within a capillary bed shunts blood from arteriole to venule?
Artery -> Arteriole -> Capillary -> Venule -> Vein
What CPT code would you assign for excision of carotid body tumor with excision of carotid artery?
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.
What is an arteriectomy?
Excision of part of an artery
What is arteriectomy?
Excision of part of an artery
What is the area adjacent to the carotid artery that can be a site of tumor excision?
carotid body
What is brachial artery thrombectomy?
Blood clot within the brachial artery
The aorta is the largest artery within the systemic circuit?
Yes, the aorta is the largest artery in the body. And it is within the cardiovascular system.
What is a sentence for excision?
excision = removal of a part from within a whole. eg With the agreed excision of clause 4 the contract is now acceptable. eg Following surgical excision of the tumour, he led a normal life.
What is the tubular space within an artery referred to as?
The tubular space within an artery is referred to as the lumen. It is the inner open space where blood flows.
Fatty deposit buildup within an artery?
plaque
The aorta is the largest artery within which circuit?
Systemic
The aorta is the largest artery within what circuit?
systemic circuit
A fatty deposit within an artery?
Plaque (which can lead to atherosclerosis).
