TINAKAYR
Contributor
what are your ideas on what CPT to use for this case. keep in mind it was done in the office procedure suite.
PREOP DIAG: Scrotal varix
POSTOP DIAG: Scrotal varix
INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE: This is gentleman with a prominent scrotal vein that the patient wants treated. It bleeds easily when he towels off with a little too much vigor.
Co-morbid conditions, allergies, and medications are listed in the assessment sheet. The patient is oriented x 3. Heart and lungs are normal. Belly is benign. Normal external genitalia.
PROCEDURE: The patient was prepped and draped in the usual manner. 0.5% Marcaine was used to infiltrate the scrotal skin. The varix was ligated in several areas with a 3-0 plain suture as well as cauterized in other areas.
The patient tolerated the procedure well.
DISPOSITION: Routine follow-up indicated.
PREOP DIAG: Scrotal varix
POSTOP DIAG: Scrotal varix
INDICATIONS FOR PROCEDURE: This is gentleman with a prominent scrotal vein that the patient wants treated. It bleeds easily when he towels off with a little too much vigor.
Co-morbid conditions, allergies, and medications are listed in the assessment sheet. The patient is oriented x 3. Heart and lungs are normal. Belly is benign. Normal external genitalia.
PROCEDURE: The patient was prepped and draped in the usual manner. 0.5% Marcaine was used to infiltrate the scrotal skin. The varix was ligated in several areas with a 3-0 plain suture as well as cauterized in other areas.
The patient tolerated the procedure well.
DISPOSITION: Routine follow-up indicated.