Be at least 1-2 inches away from the umbilicus. Inject at a 45 â 90 degree angle. The maximum amount that can be injected subcutaneously is 1cc. Sites for subcutaneous injections: 1. Outer aspect of the upper arm. 2. The abdomen â below the costal margin (rib cage) to the iliac crest. 3.
Blepharoptosis or ptosis (pronounced TOE-sis) is defined as drooping of the upper eyelid. Ptosis can be bilateral or unilateral and can be difficult to identify unless a proper exam is performed.
Code This! Assign the appropriate ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes for hospital ambulatory surgery. PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Bilateral upper eyelid lateral levator aponeurotic ptosis due to senescence, bilateral upper eyelid functional dermatochalasis. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Bilateral upper eyelid lateral levator aponeurotic ptosis due to senescence, bilateral upper eyelid functional dermatochalasis. OPERATIONS PERFORMED: Bilateral blepharoptosis repair by external levator resection, bilateral blepharoplasty.