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Meatotomy Isn't Always Super Simple: Be Sure You're Looking at All Aspects

Published on Thu Sep 13, 2018

Tip: Start with checking the patient’s age. A meatotomy is a procedure during which the surgeon makes an incision to enlarge the urethral meatus (the opening of the urethra) to improve the patient’s urination capability. If you haven’t coded one of these in a while, read on for some refreshers on points to keep in mind. Focus on the Patient’s [...]
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