What is intraoperative cholangiography?

An intraoperative cholangiogram is a procedure that is sometimes done during the surgery to remove the gallbladder (cholecystectomy). The doctor places a small tube called a catheter into the cystic duct, which drains bile from the gallbladder into the common bile duct.

What cholangiography means?

Definition of cholangiography : radiographic visualization of the bile ducts after injection of a radiopaque substance.

Which of the following defines a cholangiography?

Cholangiography is the imaging of the bile duct (also known as the biliary tree) by x-rays and an injection of contrast medium.

What is the CPT code for cholecystectomy with cholangiography?

47563
The cholecystectomy code that includes the cholangiogram is 47563.

Is lysis of adhesions included in laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

Lysis of adhesions are mostly included in the laparoscopic procedure. The adhesion sometimes increases the physician work.

How do they do a cholangiography?

Typically, cholangiogram is used when you have gallstones and need your gallbladder removed. Your doctor will make a few small cuts in your body (called laparoscopic surgery). Then they’ll put a tiny video camera through one of the cuts to help him with the operation.

What is the prefix of cholangiography?

, cholangi- [Gr. cholē, bile + Gr. angeion, vessel] Prefixes meaning bile vessel.

What is the correct code for intraoperative colonic lavage?

The correct code for an intraoperative colonic lavage is 44701. True With the exception of incisional and ventral hernias, the use of mesh or other prosthesis is not separately reported when performing hernia repairs.

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What is CPT code for removal of placenta?

No – Per CPT Assistant,August 2002: “The delivery of the placenta,as listed above,is considered an integral component of the total vaginal or cesarean delivery.

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What is CPT code for intrathecal chemotherapy?

the oncologist performs the LP and administers the methotrexate and bills 96450 (no radiologist involvement)

the radiologist performs the LP and administers the methotrexate and bills 96450 (no oncologist involvement)

the radiologist performs the LP,the oncologist administers the methotrexate; radiologist bills 96450 and pays the oncologist