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Medical Terms from 2011 Step-by-Step Medical Coding by Carol Buck
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Term
A-mode
Definition
one-dimensional ultrasonic display reflecting the time it takes a sound wave to reach a structure and reflect back; maps the structure's outline.
Term
Epiphoria
Definition
Epiphora is an overflow of tears, usually caused by insufficient drainage of the tear film from the eye. The most common cause is a blockage of the lacrimal (tear) ducts located next to the nose (See Anatomy of the Eye), but the condition may also result from the excessive production of tears. Epiphora is a symptom rather than a disease and may be caused by a variety of conditions.
Term
Lesion excision and destruction method

destruction
Definition
ablation
Term
Lesion excision and destruction method

excision
Definition
cutting, removal
Term
Lesion excision and destruction method

paring
Definition
peeling or scraping
Term
Lesion excision and destruction method

shaving
Definition
slicing
Term
Macule
Definition
type of lesion of skin
flat area of color change
no elevation or depression
Term
Nodule
Definition
type of lesion of skin
solid elevation 0.5 to 1 cm in diameter
extends deeper into dermis than papule
Term
Papule
Definition
type of lesion of skin
solid elevation
less than 0.5 cm in diameter
Term
Plaque
Definition
type of lesion of skin
flat elevated surface found where papules, nodules, or tumors cluster
Term
Scales
Definition
type of lesion of skin
flakes of cornified skin layer
Term
Tumor
Definition
type of lesion of skin
solid mass
larger than 1cm
Term
abcess
Definition
localized collection of pus that will result in the disintegration of tissue over time
Term
ablation
Definition
removal by cutting
Term
abortion
Definition
termination of pregnancy
Term
abuse
Definition
misuse of substance
Term
acquired
Definition
not genetic
Term
actinotherapy
Definition
treatment of acne using ultraviolet dye
Term
acute
Definition
of sudden onset and short duration
Term
addiction
Definition
dependance on a drug
Term
admission
Definition
attention to an acute illness or injury resulting in admission to a hospital
Term
adrenal
Definition
glands, located at the top of the kidneys, that produce steroid hormones
Term
allogenic
Definition
a graft that is from the same species, but genetically different
Term
allograft
Definition
tissue graft between individuals who are not of the same genotype
Term
allotransplantation
Definition
transplantation between individuals who are not of the same genotype
Term
amniocentesis
Definition
percutaneous aspiration of amniotic fluid
Term
anastomosis
Definition
surgical connection of 2 tubular structures, such as 2 pieces of the intestine
Term
aneurysm
Definition
is an abnormal weakening of a vessel wall with outpouching beyond the normal confines of of the vessel
Term
angiography
Definition
taking of x-ray films of vessels after injection of contrast material
Term
angioplasty
Definition
surgical or percutaneous procedure in a vessel to dilate the vessel opening; used in the treatment of atherosclerotic disease
Term
anomaloscope
Definition
instruemtn used to test color vision
Term
anomoly
Definition
abnormality
Term
anoscopy
Definition
procedure that uses a scope to examine the anus
Term
antepartum
Definition
before childbirth
Term
anterior (ventral)
Definition
in front of
Term
anterior syneciae
Definition
adhesions of the iris to the cornea
Term
anteroposterior
Definition
from front to back
Term
antrum
Definition
sinus
Term
aortography
Definition
radiograhic recording of the aorta
Term
apexcardiography
Definition
noninvasive graphic recording of the movement of the chest wall from the cardiac pulsations from the region of the apex of the heart, usually of the left ventricle
Term
aphakia
Definition
absence of the lens of the eye
Term
apicectomy
Definition
excision of a portion of the temporal bone
Term
arteriovenous fistula
Definition
direct communication (passage) between an artery and vein
Term
artery
Definition
vessel that generally carries oxygenated blood from the heart to body tissues (pulmonary artery carries un-oxygenated blood)
Term
arthrodesis
Definition
surgical immobilization of a joint
Term
atrophy (skin)
Definition
type of lesion of skin
loss of some portion of the skin
Term
bulla
Definition
type of lesion of skin
larger blister
greater than 0.5 cm
Term
crust
Definition
type of lesion of skin
dried exudate on skin
Term
erosion
Definition
type of lesion of skin
loss of epidermis that does not extend into dermis
Term
fissure
Definition
type of lesion of skin
cracks in skin
Term
scar
Definition
type of lesion of skin
excess collagen production following injury
Term
ulcer (skin)
Definition
type of lesion of skin
area of destruction of entire epidermis
Term
vesicle
Definition
type of lesion of skin
small blister
fluid within or under epidermis
Term
wheal
Definition
type of lesion of skin
type of plaque
result is transient edema in dermis
Term
onychocryptosis
Definition
ingrown toenail
Term
avulsion
Definition
separation and removal of the nail plate (11730, 11732) preserving the root so the nail will grow back
Term
hidradenitis
Definition
chronic abscessing and subsequent infection of a sweat gland
Term
pilonidal cyst
Definition
is located in the sacral area and is most often caused by an ingrown hair.
Term
procedures within the Introduction category of codes (11900-11983)
Definition
lesion injection
tattooing
tissue expansion
contraceptive capsule insertion/removal
hormone implantation services
Term
pertaining to skin grafts:
Island pedicle flap
Definition
contains an artery and vein
Term
pertaining to skin grafts:
neurovascular pedicle flap
Definition
contains an artery, vein and nerve
is used when the area of defect requires restoration of sensation in the area
Term
dermabrasion
Definition
used to treat acne, wrinkles or general keratoses
Term
chemical peel
Definition
treatment in which a chemical is applied to the skin and then removed
Term
cervicoplasty (15819)
Definition
a procedure in which the physician removes excess skin from the neck, usually for cosmetic purposes
Term
blepharoplasty (15820-15823)
Definition
performed primarily for cosmetic reasons.
removal of excess skin and to support the muscles of the upper eyelid
Term
rhytidectomy codes (15824-15829)
Definition
removal of wrinkles by pulling the skin tight and removing the excess.
Term
abdominoplasty with panniculectomy
Definition
excision of the hanging tissue in the abdominal region
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