Intravascular [ultrasound] imaging of blood vessels. Note: real-time imaging of lumen of blood vessel(s) using sound waves. Code also any synchronous diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Excludes: adjunct vascular system procedures, number of vessels treated (00.40-00.43) diagnostic procedures on blood vessels (38.21-38.29)
Video: Separation of Powers: Definition & Examples. Separation of powers is the distribution of political authority within a government. Learn more about how separation of power works in the United States, then check your understanding of this topic with a quiz.
The Separation of Powers devised by the framers of the Constitution was designed to do one primary thing: to prevent the majority from ruling with an iron fist. Based on their experience, the framers shied away from giving any branch of the new government too much power.he concept of Separation of Powers is embodied in the Constitution in the 1st Article, in the 2nd Article, and in the 3rd Article. Another Topics Page, on The Government provides details about the make-up of the various branches and may also be of use.