AMA CPT® Assistant - 2005 Issue 10 (October)
Urology and Urological Radiology Procedures (October 2005)
October 2005 pages 18-22 Coding Commentary:Urology and Urological Radiology Procedures The cliche "small but mighty" can be applicable to both the heart and kidneys because these organs are each normally about the size of a fist. Although small, the interdependent functions of these organs is "mighty" important to our physiologic well being. Together with the skin and the respiratory system, the kidneys are the body's primary excretory organs. Urine formation and excretion (about 1 to 1.5 L per day) is a life-sustaining function representing the end product of metabolism. Normally, urine flows from the kidneys down through the...
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