CPT code for amniocentesis is 59000.
Amniocentesis is a medical test of the fluid around the embryo. The doctor performed amniocentesis to make certain the baby would be normal.
Amniocentesis has never been compulsory in the US
AMN
Anesthesia for amniocentesis, patient has petit mal epilepsy
Anesthesia for amniocentesis, patient has petit mal epilepsy
Amniocentesis can be done no earlier than the fourteenth week of pregnancy. Sufficient amniotic fluid has to be present to do an amniocentesis. Amnios can be done well after 15 weeks but you shouldn't have one before then.
the pregnant women
The Amniocentesis needle is usually around 7.4cm long and 0.8mm wide
Amniocentesis primarily is looking at the DNA. It can detect major genetic problems like Down's syndrome.
Amniocentesis is usually done about 16 weeks of pregnancy to detect downs syndrome and neural tube defects.
California pacific medical advises not to fly until 72 hours after the procedure. This info was found on their website by searching "After Amniocentesis"