Procedure & Surgery Fact Sheets
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AAA repair
Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
Abdominal bladder suspension
Abdominal CT scan
Abdominal exploration
Abdominal hysterectomy—laparoscopic
Abdominal paracentesis
Abdominal tap
Abdominal ultrasound
Abdominal x-ray
Abdominoplasty
Above-the-knee amputation
Acoustic neuroma removal
Adenoidectomy
Adhesiolysis
Adhesive capsulitis—arthroscopic surgery
Adhesive capsulitis—closed manipulation
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy—laparoscopic
Adult CPR
AICD
Allergy testing
Ambulatory cardiac monitoring
Ambulatory electrocardiography
Amniocentesis
Amputation, above-the-knee
Amputation, below-the-knee
Amputation, foot
Amputation, toe
Amputation—general overview
Anal sphincterotomy
Anal wart surgery
Aneurysmectomy
Angiogram, coronary
Angiography
Angiography, MRI
Angioplasty, coronary
Ankle arthroplasty
Ankle replacement
Antegrade colonic enema procedure
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery
Anterior medistinotomy
Anthrax vaccine
Aortic aneurysm repair
Aortic valve replacement
Aortoiliac and aortofemoral bypass graft surgery
Appendectomy
Appendectomy - laparoscopic
Appendicostomy
Arterial blood gases
Arteriogram
Arteriography
Arthrocentesis
Arthrodesis of foot and ankle
Arthrodesis of the foot and ankle - laparoscopic
Arthroscopy
Aspiration, breast needle
Atherectomy/angioplasty of noncoronary vessel
Atrial septal defect repair in children—open heart surgery
Atrial septal defect repair in children—transcatheter procedure
Audiology
Audiometry
Audiometry, newborn
Auditory brain stem response test
Augmentation cystoplasy—open surgery
Augmentation mammoplasty
Augmentation, bladder—laparoscopic surgery
Augmentation, bladder—open surgery
Augmentation, cystoplasty—laparoscopic surgery
Automatic cardioverter defibrillator implantation
Automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator
Autopsy
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Balloon angioplasty
Bariatric surgery—laparoscopic roux en y gastroplasty
Bariatric surgery—laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty
Barium enema
Barium meal
Barium swallow
Barium x-ray
BCG vaccine
Below-the-knee amputation
Bilateral oophorectomy
Bili lights
Biliary tract radionuclide scan
Biopsy
Biopsy of liver
Biopsy, bladder
Biopsy, bone marrow
Biopsy, breast needle
Biopsy, breast open
Biopsy, breast surgical
Biopsy, endometrial
Biopsy, endometrial
Biopsy, fine needle
Biopsy, kidney
Biopsy, lung and pleural
Biopsy, lymph node
Biopsy, MRI-guided breast
Biopsy, prostate
Biopsy, stereotactic core needle
BKA
Bladder augmentation—laparoscopic surgery
Bladder augmentation—open surgery
Bladder biopsy
Bladder removal
Blepharoplasty
Blood pressure measurement
Blood transfusion
Bloodless medicine
Bloodless surgery
BMT
Body fat removal
Bone graft
Bone marrow biopsy
Bone marrow transplant
Bone mineral density testing
Bone scan
Bone scintigraphy
Botox injection
Botox injections—cosmetic
Botulinum toxin injections—cosmetic
Botulinum toxin type A
Botulinum toxin type A—cosmetic
Botulinum toxin type B—cosmetic
Brachytherapy
Breast augmentation
Breast implant removal
Breast lift
Breast MRI
Breast needle aspiration
Breast needle biopsy
Breast needle localization
Breast open biopsy
Breast reconstruction
Breast reduction
Breast surgery
Breast surgical biopsy
Breast x-ray
Bronchoscopy
Bunion removal
Burch procedure
Burn debridement
Bursectomy
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IABP
ICD
Ileum surgery
IM injection
Imaging, magnetic resonance
Immunoglobin therapy
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators
IMRT
In vitro fertilization
Incision and drainage of a skin abscess
Incision, perineum
Individual therapy
Infant CPR
Infection debridement
Inferior vena cava filter placement
Inferior vena cava filter removal
Influenza Vaccine
Ingrown toenail removal
Injectable filler
Injection, coaptite
Injection, hyaluronic acid
Injection, IM
Injection, intramuscular
Injection, trigger point
Insertion of umbilical catheter
Insertion, intrauterine device
Insertion, IUD
Intensity modulated radiation therapy
Intervertebral discectomy
Intestinal atresia repair—child
Intra-aortic balloon pump
Intracorporeal lithotripsy
Intramuscular injection
Intraocular pressure measurement
Intraperitoneal transfusion
Intrathecal pain pump insertion
Intrauterine device insertion
Intrauterine device insertion (copper intrauterine device insertion)
Intrauterine device insertion (copper IUD insertion)
Intrauterine device insertion (hormone-releasing intrauterine device insertion)
Intrauterine device insertion (Hormone-releasing IUD insertion)
Intrauterine device insertion (insertion, copper intrauterine device)
Intrauterine device insertion (insertion, copper IUD)
Intrauterine device insertion (insertion, hormone-releasing intrauterine device)
Intrauterine device insertion (insertion, hormone-releasing IUD)
Intrauterine device removal
Intrauterine device removal ( removal, hormone-releasing IUD)
Intrauterine device removal (copper intrauterine device removal)
Intrauterine device removal (copper IUD removal)
Intrauterine device removal (hormone-releasing intrauterine device removal
Intrauterine device removal (hormone-releasing intrauterine device removal)
Intrauterine device removal (hormone-releasing IUD removal
Intrauterine device removal (hormone-releasing IUD removal)
Intrauterine device removal (removal hormone-releasing intrauterine device)
Intrauterine device removal (removal, copper intrauterine device)
Intrauterine device removal (removal, copper IUD)
Intrauterine device removal (removal, hormone-releasing intrauterine device)
Intrauterine device removal (removal, hormone-releasing IUD)
Intrauterine Transfusion
Intravenous Immunoglobulin
Intravenous pyelogram
Intravenous urography
Intubation and mechanical ventilation
Ionizing radiation
Ionizing radiation—external
IOP measurement
IPT
IPV
IUD insertion
IUD removal
IUT
IVC filter placement
IVC filter removal
IVF
IVH
IVP
IVU
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Salivary gland surgery
Salivary gland surgery (parotidectomy)
Salivary gland surgery (sublingual gland surgery)
Salivary gland surgery (submandibular sialoadenectomy)
Salpingo-oophorectomy
Schema focused therapy
Sclerotherapy for esophageal varices
Sedation, conscious
Sedation, moderate
Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Septoplasty
Setting a fracture—closed
Setting of fracture
Shave biopsy, skin
SHE
Shinglesvaccine
Shoulder joint replacement
Shoulder replacement
Sigmoidoscopy, flexible
Skin abscess, incision and drainage
Skin biopsy
Skin graft
Skin lesion biopsy
Skin lesion removal
Skin resurfacing
Skinny-needle biopsy
Sleeve gastrectomy—laparoscopic
Sleeve gastrectomy—open
Sleeve gastric bypass
Sling procedure
Small bowel resection
Small intestine surgery
Smallpoxvaccine
Soft tissue filler
Sonogram
Spermatocelectomy
Sphincterectomy, anal
Spinal and epidural anesthesia
Spinal arthrodesis
Spinal corticosteroid injection
Spinal fusion
Spinal tap
Spleen removal
Splenectomy
Stapedectomy
Stereotactic core needle biopsy
Stereotactic radiosurgery
Sterilization, surgical—laparoscopic
Sterilization, tubal—laparoscopic
Steroid injection, spinal
Steroid joint injection
Stomach removal
Stomach stapling—laparoscopic
Stool occult blood test
Stress test
Subcutaneous injection
Subependymal germinal matrix hemorrhage
Subtotal gastrectomy
Suction lipectomy
Suprapubic cystostomy
Surgery for anal fissures
Surgery for breast cancer
Surgery to remove a breast
Surgery with keyhole incisions
Surgery, anal wart
Surgery, bloodless
Surgery, condyloma acuminata
Surgery, lung
Surgical removal of the uterus—laparoscopic
Surgical removal, adrenal glands
Surgical removal, appendix
Surgical removal, breast
Surgical removal, colon
Surgical removal, fibroid tumor
Surgical removal, gallbladder
Surgical removal, meniscus
Surgical removal, ovarian cyst
Surgical removal, ovaries
Surgical removal, prostate
Surgical removal, skin lesion
Surgical removal, spleen
Surgical removal, thyroid
Surgical removal, tonsil
Surgical removal, uterus
Surgical repair, tendon
Surgical skin planning
Surgical sterilization—laparoscopic
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Talk therapy
TAP block
Tdap vaccine—diptheria
Tdap vaccine—tetanus
Tdap—pertussis
Technetium thyroid scan
Tendolysis
Tendon repair
Tenolysis
Tension free vaginal tape procedure
Tetanus Vaccine
Tethered cord release
Tethered spinal cord release
Therapeutic phlebotomy
Therapeutic plasma exchange
Therapy, electroconvulsive
Thoracentesis
Thoracic aortic aneurysm reconstruction
Thoracic aortic aneurysm repair
Thoracic procedures, robot-assisted
Thoracotomy
Thymectomy
Thyroid scan
Thyroid scintiscan
Thyroid uptake and scan
Thyroidectomy
Tilt table test
TIPS
TIVA
TL—laparoscopic
Toe amputation
Tonometry
Tonsillectomy—adult
Tonsillectomy—child
Tooth extraction
Total ankle replacement
Total colectomy
Total colectomy—laparoscopic
Total gastrectomy
Total glossectomy
Total hip replacement
Total IV Anesthesia
Total knee replacement
Total shoulder joint replacement
Total shoulder replacement
Tracheostomy—adult
Tracheostomy—child
Tracheotomy—adult
Tracheotomy—child
Transesophageal echocardiography
Transfemoral amputation
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
Transplant, bone marrow
Transplant, heart
Transplant, heart-lung
Transplant, kidney
Transplant, liver
Transplant, lung
Transrectal, transurethral, and transperineal biopsy
Transthoracic needle aspiration
Transurethral resection of the prostate
Transvaginal suspension
Transversus abdominis plane block
Treatment of varicose veins of the leg
Trigger point injection
Tubal ligation—laparoscopic
Tubal sterilization—laparoscopic
Tube feeding
Tuberculosis vaccine
Tummy tuck
Tunneled dialysis catheter placement
Turbinate cautery
TURP
Tympanomastoidectomy
Tympanoplasty
Tympanostomy
Tympanotomy
Typhoid vaccine
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