Extremophiles-Organisms Thriving in Harshest of the Environments. Article Summary: 'Extremophile' is a term that refers to bacteria that are able to grow and sustain in extremely harsh environments when compared to the environments that are termed as favourable for the growth of bacteria.
Question: One of the surgeons in my practice coded an Akin procedure as 28310, but CPT lists it as 28298. Which code is correct? Answer: According to the Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics, an Akin procedure is a closing wedge osteotomy of the first toe (hallux) proximal phalanx with excision of the medial eminence. It is performed to correct the condition hallux valgus (735.0), where the deformity is located at the interphalangeal joint. Code 28298 (Lapidus type procedure; by phalanx osteotomy) describes this procedure.
Cystoscopy (say sis-TAW-skuh-pee) is a test that allows your doctor to look at the inside of your bladder and urethra. It's done using a thin, lighted tube called a cystoscope.The doctor inserts this tube into your urethra and on into the bladder.ystoscopy (say sis-TAW-skuh-pee) is a test that allows your doctor to look at the inside of your bladder and urethra. It's done using a thin, lighted tube called a cystoscope.