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thyroid gland |
controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, & determines sensitivity of the body to other hormones
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thymus
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produces T-cells, & produces & secretes hormones to control immune function
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adrenal glands
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primarily responsible for releasing stress hormones
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pancreas
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produce the hormones insulin & glucagon to regulate blood glucose levels
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carotid body
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serves primarily as an oxygen sensor helping regulate breathing & blood pressure
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pineal gland
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produces melatonin & serotonin
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isthmus of the thyroid
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the connective passage between the two lateral lobes of the thyroid gland
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nodule
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mass of the thyroid
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contralateral
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taking place or originating in a corresponding part on the opposite side
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mediastinum
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the area in the chest between the lungs; contains all of the organs in the chest except the lungs
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separate procedure
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a CPT notation that states if the procedure is performed with a more
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dissection
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to cut apart or separate
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transection
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to divide by cutting transversely; a cross section along a long axis
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resection
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surgical removal of all or part of an organ, tissue, or structure
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thymectomy
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resection of the thymus
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chest tube placement
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routine procedure for all intrathoracic surgeries to permit expansion of the lungs
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unlisted procedure
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Do not select a CPT code “close enough” in lieu of an
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