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.
Introduction. A gastroscopy is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube called an end oscope is used to look inside the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and first part of the small intestine (duodenum). It's also sometimes referred to as an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.The endoscope has a light and a camera at one end. gastroscopy is a very safe procedure, but like all medical procedures it does carry a risk of complications. Possible complications that can occur include: 1  a reaction to the sedative, which can cause problems with your breathing, heart rate and blood pressure.