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    Wiki Visit before Cardiac Cath

    We have had a discussion with one of our doctors so trying to find a clarification. For the visit that a catherization is scheduled and they discuss the general risk of procedure do you classify that under Moderate or High Decision Making? For the risk it is determined by the fact whether or...
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    Wiki help with surgery please

    PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: 1. Right severe flatfoot deformity 2. Right PTTD 3. Right Hallux valgus 4. Hallux elevatus POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: Same PROCEDURE: 1. Right triple arthrodesis 28715 2. Right 1st Tarsal-metatarsal joint arthrodesis 28740 3. Right medial calcaneal...
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    Wiki Rhizotomy?

    Received op report to code and procedure is listed as Rhizotomy. Here is the segment in question: I made a stab wound incision slightly paravertebral and in between L5-S1 and L4-5. This allowed me to apply the dilator system and a scope was applied over the transverse process juncture with the...
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