name: Provide the next appropriate level of restrictive intervention (e.g., physical restraint or area restriction), as needed


name: Provide the parents with noncorporal punishment methods for disciplining children


name: Provide the patient with a phone number to call for assistance, if necessary


name: Provide the patient with positive reinforcement and frequent progress reports


name: Provide the patient with realistic choices about certain aspects of care


name: Provide phone numbers to call if complications occur


name: Provide predetermined consequences for undesirable sexual behavior


name: Provide time for patient, family, and friends to ask questions and express concerns


name: Provide time for the patient and significant other to ask questions and voice concerns


name: Provide time for the patient to ask questions and discuss concerns


name: Provide time for the patient to rehearse events that will happen, as appropriate


name: Provide verbal or tactile stimulation, as appropriate


name: Provide verbal reminders to remain in designated area, as necessary


name: Provide vibroacoustic stimulation, per protocol or physician or midwife order


name: Provide written information about preparing and engaging in relaxation techniques


name: Provide written information or diagrams, as appropriate


name: Provide written meal plans, as appropriate


name: Provide written patient and family education material for antepartum tests (e.g., nonstress, oxytocin challenge, biophysical profile tests), as well as electronic fetal monitor


name: Provide written patient education material for family


name: Provide and use assistive devices, as appropriate


name: Publicize membership policies to avoid problems that may arise as the group progresses


name: Pull the needle through, following the line or curve of the needle itself


name: Put arm around patient's shoulders, as appropriate


name: Raise the head of the bed slightly to prevent pooling of fluids in head or face


name: Read a prepared script to patient, pausing for enough time for the statement to be internally repeated


name: Read mail, newspaper, and other pertinent information to patient


name: Reassure about normal fetal heart rate signs, including such typical features as artifact, loss of signal with fetal movement, high rate, and irregular appearance


name: Reassure and calm mother and support person(s)


name: Reassure patient of personal safety or security


name: Recognize and report presence of electrolyte imbalances


name: Recognize psychological effects of underlying condition


name: Recognize that incorrect test results most often result from clerical errors


name: Recognize that trough drug levels are useful for demonstrating satisfactory therapeutic level


name: Recognize the effect of drugs on laboratory values, including prescription drugs, as well as over-the-counter medications


name: Recognize the frustration and fright caused by inability to communicate and exposure to strange machinery and environment


name: Recognize the importance of your behavior as a role model


name: Recognize the patient's value and belief system when establishing goals


name: Recommend a bowel regimen to avoid constipation


name: Recommend a cookbook that includes recipes consistent with the diet, as appropriate


name: Recommend adoption of diets that will lead to achievement of long-range goals for weight loss


name: Recommend changes in practice based on findings


name: Recommend changes in treatment plan, as necessary


name: Recommend promotion or clinical advancement, as appropriate


name: Recommend responsible changes in alcohol and drug curricula for primary grades


name: Recommend self-care needed during preconception period


name: Recommend use of progressive relaxation techniques and stretching exercises between treatments


name: Record all entries as promptly as possible


name: Record amount of fluid used, characteristics of fluid, amount returned, and patient responsiveness, according to agency protocol


name: Record baseline vital signs: weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure


name: Record evidence of preapproval (e.g., validation number) on the patient's chart, as necessary


name: Record involvement of significant others, as appropriate


name: Record observations made during play session


name: Record patient behaviors that indicate hallucinations


name: Record physical description (e.g., height; weight; eye, hair, skin color; any distinguishing characteristics) for reference, should patient elope


name: Record position and devices used, including padding and safety measures


name: Record temperature, oxygen percent, delivery method, site of puncture, and circulatory assessment after puncture


name: Record time of delivery of first twin or of breech to the level of the umbilicus


name: Record times and durations of visits during hospitalizations


name: Recruit new members, as appropriate, to maintain the integrity of the group


name: Redirect attention away from agitation source


name: Reduce demand for cognitive functioning when patient is ill or fatigued


name: Reduce discrepancies in patient, family, and health professional expectations through use of communication skills


name: Reduce environmental stimuli, as appropriate


name: Reduce nuchal cord (e.g., clamp and cut cord or slip over the head), as appropriate


name: Reduce or eliminate stimuli creating fear or anxiety


name: Regulate uterine stimulant until birth is imminent, as needed or per protocol


name: Reduce oxygen consumption (e.g., promote comfort, control fever, and reduce anxiety), as appropriate


name: Reduce physical discomforts that could interfere with cognitive function and self-monitoring/regulation of activity


name: Reduce stimuli in the environment that could be misinterpreted as threatening


name: Reduce toileting interval by one half hour if there are more than two incontinence episodes in 24 hours


name: Reevaluate cervical status and verify presentation before initiating further induction measures


name: Reevaluate exercise plan if symptoms of low exercise tolerance persist after cessation of exercise


name: Reevaluate goals and plan, as appropriate


name: Reevaluate need for assistive devices at regular intervals in collaboration with physical therapist, occupational therapist, or respiratory therapist


name: Refer a parent who is being battered and at-risk children to a domestic violence shelter


name: Refer at-risk pregnant women and parents of newborns to nurse home visitation services


name: Refer deep, facial, joint, or potentially infected wounds to a physician


name: Refer families to human services and counseling professionals, as needed


name: Refer family to support group of other families dealing with similar problems


name: Refer for diagnostic workup to determine cause of being underweight, as appropriate


name: Refer for diet teaching and planning, as needed


name: Refer for preconception counseling, as needed


name: Refer parent(s) to sibling preparation class


name: Refer parents to Parents Anonymous for group support, as appropriate


name: Refer parents to support group or parenting classes, as appropriate


name: Refer patient for thorough physical examination for health problems affecting fertility (e.g., amenorrhea, diabetes, endometriosis, and thyroid disease)


name: Refer patient to other health care providers, as necessary


name: Refer to support group for infertile couples, as appropriate


name: Refer patient with history indicative of possible fertility disorder for early diagnosis and treatment


name: Refer the patient to a rehabilitation center, as appropriate


name: Refer the patient to a sex therapist, as appropriate


name: Refer the patient to community agencies, as appropriate


name: Refer to another if that person has better rapport, better knowledge and skills to deliver the truth, or more time and ability to deal with the consequences of telling the truth


name: Refer to community agencies that can assist in acquiring food, as appropriate


name: Refer to high-risk mother support group, as needed


name: Refer to infertility support groups, as needed


name: Refer to urinary continence specialist, as appropriate


name: Refer to wellness or lifestyle modification program, as appropriate


name: Refocus patient to topic, if patient's communication is inappropriate to circumstances


name: Refrain from administering IV medications or fluids, other than isotonic saline, into blood or blood product lines


name: Refrain from applying pressure or tourniquet to affected extremity


name: Refrain from applying pressure to the affected body part


name: Refrain from arguing or bargaining about established limits


name: Avoid arguing or bargaining about the consequences and established behavioral expectations with the patient


name: Refrain from arguing or bargaining about the established limits with the patient


name: Refrain from doing a rectal or vaginal examination


name: Refrain from giving local heat applications


name: Refrain from inflating balloon more frequently than every 1 to 2 hours or as appropriate


name: Refrain from inserting objects into a bleeding orifice


name: Refrain from taking blood pressure in affected extremity


name: Regulate fluid intake to optimize fluid balance


name: Rehearse techniques needed to cope with upcoming developmental milestone or situational crisis with the patient, as appropriate


name: Rehearse with the script for about 15 to 20 minutes


name: Reinforce an insertion site dressing, as needed


name: Reinforce constructive decisions concerning health needs


name: Reinforce expected behavior during examination of a child


name: Reinforce information provided by other health care providers, as appropriate


name: Reinforce information provided by other health care team members, as appropriate


name: Reinforce normalcy of adolescent vacillation between desire for independence and regression to dependence


name: Reinforce or provide instruction about how to position self and perform movements to maintain or improve balance during exercises or activities of daily living


name: Reinforce preoperative teaching information


name: Reinforce progress made in grieving process


name: Reinforce skills parent does well in caring for infant to promote confidence


name: Reinforce the patient's confidence in the staff involved, as appropriate


name: Reinforce the personal strengths that patient identifies


name: Reinfuse transfusion within 6 hours of retrieval


name: Reintubate and suction until the return is clear of meconium


name: Relate new content to previous knowledge, as appropriate


name: Remain physically present without expecting interactional responses


name: Remove and store prostheses appropriately


name: Remove catheter, as appropriate per order or protocol, by withdrawing catheter slowly over 5 minutes


name: Remove drapes and supplies to limit contamination


name: Remove environmental barriers that prevent or diminish the spontaneous occurrence of humor


name: Remove essential clothing to allow for elimination


name: Remove internal monitors before cesarean delivery to prevent maternal infection


name: Remove interpleural catheter as ordered and per agency policy


name: Remove nail polish, makeup, and hairpins, as appropriate


name: Remove or assist with removal of catheter according to agency protocol


name: Remove other individuals from the vicinity of a violent or potentially violent patient


name: Remove potentially harmful objects from the environment


name: Remove restraints gradually (i.e., one at a time if in four-point restraints) as self-control increases


name: Remove sutures, staples, or clips, as indicated


name: Remove fecal impaction manually, if necessary


name: Reorient the patient to the health care provider with each contact


name: Repeat procedure over same point on opposite side of body


name: Repeat sessions weekly or more often over prolonged period


name: Repeat verbal order back to the physician to ensure accuracy


name: Replace equipment, supplies, and medications as technology and guidelines are updated


name: Replace extracellular fluid deficit with IV saline, as appropriate


name: Replace missing or outdated supplies and equipment


name: Replace or reinforce pressure dressing, as appropriate


name: Replace patient's clothing after elimination


name: Replace amount of gastrointestinal output with the appropriate IV solution, as ordered


name: Report abnormal fetal heart rate changes to primary practitioner


name: Report abnormal or critical results to physician, as appropriate


name: Report critical values (as determined by institution) to physician immediately


name: Report deviations from normal in maternal and fetal status immediately to physician or nurse midwife


name: Report discrepancies immediately, per agency policy


name: Provide patient report to the postoperative nursing unit


name: Report positive cultures to infection control personnel


name: Report positive sexually transmitted disease cultures, as required by law


name: Report sudden changes in laboratory values to physician immediately


name: Report suspected abuse or neglect to proper authorities


name: Report suspected infections to infection control personnel


name: Report suspected misadministration or diversion of controlled substances, according to agency policy


name: Report test results to patient, as appropriate


name: Reposition spontaneously wedged pulmonary artery catheter, if appropriate


name: Request additional nurses to help with emergency procedures and to assume care for newborn


name: Reschedule antepartum testing, per protocol or physician or midwife order


name: Respect and support adaptive coping mechanisms used by family


name: Respect patient's right to receive or not to receive information


name: Respect privacy of individual family members


name: Respect the patient's and family's specific care requests


name: Respond positively to humor attempts made by patient


name: Respond to equipment alarms appropriately


name: Restrict and allocate fluid intake, as appropriate


name: Restrict food availability to scheduled, pre-served meals, and snacks


name: Restrict free water intake in the presence of dilutional hyponatremia with serum Na level lower than 130 mEq per liter


name: Return controlled substances not in routine use to pharmacy


name: Return laser key to designated secure location


name: Review and revise standards, as appropriate


name: Review credentials of selected peer, as necessary


name: Review current standards of practice related to patient population


name: Review dental hygiene facts with parents


name: Review fire and disaster plans, as appropriate


name: Review history for abnormal prenatal growth patterns as detected by ultrasonography or fundal changes


name: Review lifestyle habits that may alter fertility (e.g., smoking, substance use, alcohol consumption, nutrition, exercise, and sexual behavior)


name: Review malignant hyperthermia emergency care with staff, per protocol


name: Review maternal and infant history for risk factors for hyperbilirubinemia (e.g., Rh or ABO incompatibility, polycythemia, sepsis, prematurity, malpresentation)


name: Review nutritional requirements for specific age groups


name: Review obstetrical history for pertinent information that may influence induction (e.g., gestational age, length of prior labor, placenta previa, pelvic structural deformities, prior uterine rupture, active genital herpes, umbilical cord prolapse, transverse lie, Category III fetal heart rate [FHR])


name: Review obstetrical history, if available, to determine obstetrical or medical risk factors requiring antepartum testing of fetal status


name: Review patient care record for documentation of care, as needed


name: Review pertinent demographic data, including name, age, and room number


name: Review prenatal and intrapartal records for documented signs of prenatal attachment


name: Review prenatal history for factors that predispose patient to complications


name: Review prenatal history for possible stressors affecting neonatal glucose stores (e.g., diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and cardiac or renal disorders)


name: Review proposed policies and standards in organizational, professional, and governmental literature, and in the popular media


name: Review recent pertinent laboratory and diagnostic test results, as appropriate


name: Review safety issues with parents (e.g., children meeting strangers, water safety, bicycle safety)


name: Review skills needed to fulfill clinical role


name: Review the scale (as developed with the patient) during review dates for assessment of progress


name: Review with patient measurements of fluid intake and output, hemoglobin values, blood pressure readings, or weight gains and losses, as appropriate


name: Reward or praise patient's progress toward reaching goals


name: Role play childrearing techniques and communication skills


name: Role play strategies for managing family conflict


name: Rotate application sites of topical systemic medications


name: Rub back in synchrony with patient's breathing, as appropriate


name: Rub infant's cheek gently to stimulate suck reflex


name: Schedule additional tests or procedures, as necessary


name: Schedule appointments to enhance efficiency and individualized care


name: Schedule diuretic administration to have least impact on lifestyle


name: Schedule extra visits for patient with concerns or difficulties


name: Schedule follow-up antepartum fetal surveillance


name: Schedule follow-up phone calls to evaluate success or reinforcement needs


name: Schedule immunizations at appropriate time intervals


name: Screen all visitors for communicable disease


name: Screen conversation within patient's hearing


name: Screen for contraindications to cold or heat, such as decreased or absent sensation, decreased circulation, and decreased ability to communicate


name: Screen for contraindications (e.g., serious medical conditions such as arteriosclerosis, cardiac conditions, contusions, scar tissue, infection, young children)


name: Screen visitors, especially children, for communicable diseases before visitation


name: Seal all specimen containers to prevent leakage or contamination


name: Search patient and belongings for weapons/potential weapons during inpatient admission procedure, as appropriate


name: Search patient environment on routine basis to remove fire-setting materials


name: Seat patient in a reclining chair or place in recumbent position


name: Secure informed consent to administer vaccine


name: Secure needle in place with tape and apply appropriate dressing according to agency protocol


name: Secure restraints out of patient's reach


name: Secure the suture line with square knots


name: Sedate patient to reduce hyperventilation, if appropriate


name: Seek advice from employees, as appropriate


name: Seek feedback from patients concerning care provided


name: Seek information on employee concerns for patient care and the work environment


name: Seek input about effectiveness of nursing interventions


name: Seek to understand the patient's perspective of a stressful situation


name: Select a cushion tailored to the patient's needs


name: Select a management style appropriate to the work situation and employee characteristics


name: Select a method of stimulation that is convenient and readily available (e.g., waterproof plastic bags with melting ice; frozen gel packs; chemical ice envelope; ice immersion; cloth or towel in freezer for cold; hot water bottle; electric heating pad; hot, moist compresses; immersion in tub or whirlpool; paraffin wax; sitz bath; radiant bulb; or plastic wrap for heat)


name: Select a problem-solving strategy that is appropriate to the patient's developmental level and cognitive functioning


name: Select a suction catheter that is one half the internal diameter of the endotracheal tube, tracheostomy tube, or patient's airway


name: Select alternate method or site of stimulation, if altered sensation is not achieved


name: Select appropriate educational materials


name: Select appropriate teaching methods and strategies


name: Select artificial airways with high-volume, low-pressure cuffs


name: Select humorous materials that create moderate arousal for the individual


name: Select new teaching methods or strategies, if previous ones were ineffective


name: Select stimulation site, considering alternate sites when direct application is not possible (e.g., adjacent to, distal to, between affected areas and the brain)


name: Select the area or areas of the body to be massaged


name: Select the correct size and type of oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal airway


name: Select the most appropriate type of cutaneous stimulation for the patient and the condition (e.g., massage, cold, ice, heat, menthol, vibration, or TENS)


name: Select vein, considering amount of blood needed, mental status, comfort, age, availability and condition of blood vessels, and presence of arteriovenous fistulas or shunts


name: Send labeled specimen to appropriate laboratory


name: Send secretions for culture and sensitivity tests, as appropriate


name: Send split samples to the laboratory for verification of results, if appropriate


name: Separate sterile from nonsterile supplies


name: Sequence daily care activities to enhance effects of specific exercise therapy


name: Serve as a liaison between patient and family


name: Serve as a liaison between patient and other health care providers


name: Serve as role model for developing collaborative relationships with other health care providers


name: Serve as role model for learning new behaviors, as appropriate


name: Set a realistic plan with the patient to include reduced food intake and increased energy expenditure


name: Set a schedule to coordinate other patient care activities with weaning trials


name: Set alarm limits on equipment, as appropriate


name: Set conditions with patient to evaluate therapeutic outcome


name: Set discrete, attainable goals with the patient for weaning


name: Set limits on intrusive, interruptive behavior(s)


name: Set limits with hyperactivity when it interferes with others or with the patient


name: Set mutual goals for progressive self-care


name: Set mutual, realistic learning goals with the patient


name: Set positive expectations regarding the effectiveness of analgesics to optimize patient response


name: Set time frames for needed behavior changes, as appropriate


name: Set up and connect plume evacuator, as appropriate


name: Set up equipment for resuscitation before birth


name: Set up proper equipment for medication administration


name: Set up sterile irrigating supplies, maintaining sterile technique per agency protocol


name: Share critical path with patient and family, as appropriate


name: Share evaluation methods used with employee


name: Share information about the organization and future plans


name: Share strategies for managing adolescent's perception of parental rejection


name: Share work responsibilities during orientation, as appropriate


name: Shave hair surrounding affected area, as needed


name: Shield oneself using a lead apron/shield while assisting with procedures involving radiation


name: Sign name, title, date, and time to each order noted


name: Silence ventilator alarms during suctioning to decrease frequency of false alarms


name: Sit down when feeding to convey pleasure and relaxation


name: Slow tube feeding rate or decrease strength to control diarrhea


name: Space nursing care to minimize ICP elevation


name: Space required nursing activities that increase intracranial pressure


name: Speak softly or sing to an infant or child


name: Spread medication evenly over skin, as appropriate


name: Stabilize endotracheal/tracheostomy tube with adhesive tape, twill tape, or commercially available stabilizing device


name: Stand on affected side when ambulating with patient, as patient demonstrates an ability to compensate for neglect


name: State your perception in a calm, reassuring, and nonargumentative manner


name: Stay physically close to frightened patient


name: Stay with donor during and immediately after collection of blood


name: Stay with the patient and provide support during initial weaning attempts


name: Stimulate memory by repeating patient's last expressed thought


name: Stimulate the reflex bladder by applying cold to the abdomen, stroking the inner thigh, or running water


name: Stop tracheal suctioning and provide supplemental oxygen if patient experiences bradycardia, an increase in ventricular ectopy, and/or desaturation


name: Stop transfusion if blood reaction occurs, keeping veins open with saline


name: Store specimen collected over time, according to protocol


name: Strategically place attractive advertising to capture attention of target audience


name: Stress the importance of early ambulation and pulmonary care


name: Stroke body part in slow, rhythmical fashion, as appropriate


name: Structure play session to facilitate desired outcome


name: Submit prescription for equipment to the third-party payer


name: Suction for meconium-stained fluid, as appropriate


name: Suction secretions from nares and mouth of infant with a bulb syringe after delivery of head


name: Suction secretions from nose and mouth with a bulb syringe


name: Suction the oropharynx after completion of tracheal suctioning


name: Suggest barium cookie swallow or video fluoroscopy, as appropriate


name: Suggest necessary structural alterations to make home accessible


name: Suggest services for home repair as needed


name: Suggest services for pest control as needed


name: Suggest speech pathology consult, as appropriate


name: Suggest techniques consistent with energy level, ability, age appropriateness, developmental level, and effective use in the past


name: Summarize discharge plans, as appropriate


name: Summarize progress of patient toward goals


name: Supervise recreational sessions, as appropriate


name: Support body as primary practitioner delivers aftercoming head


name: Support efforts to resolve previous conflict, as appropriate


name: Support family activities in promoting patient health or management of condition, when appropriate


name: Support formal and informal group activities to promote sharing, cooperation, compromise, and leadership


name: Support parent in nurturing and providing hands-on care for infant


name: Support parents' role as the primary sexuality educator of their children


name: Support patient and family through stages of grief


name: Support patient and significant other in decision about pregnancy outcome


name: Support patient in implementing anger control strategies and in the appropriate expression of anger


name: Support progression through personal grieving stages


name: Support student leadership experiences, as appropriate


name: Support the cast with pillows during the drying period


name: Support the family's efforts to remain at the bedside


name: Support the head and neck during transfer


name: Support the use of appropriate defense mechanisms


name: Support ventilation and airway patency in the presence of respiratory acidosis and rising PaCO2 level, as appropriate


name: Surround premature infant with blanket rolls (nesting)


name: Surround site with towels or gauze to prevent leech from migrating


name: Survey environment and remove latex products


name: Suture episiotomy or lacerations, as appropriate


name: Swaddle infant snugly in a blanket to keep arms and legs close to the body


name: Tailor orientation to needs of new employee


name: Tailor the content to the patient's cognitive, psychomotor, and affective abilities or disabilities


name: Take apical and radial pulses simultaneously and note difference, as appropriate


name: Take precautions to prevent interruptions


name: Tape the oro/nasopharyngeal airway in place


name: Target appropriate areas in which to try a new product


name: Target high-risk groups and age ranges that would benefit most from health education


name: Instruct a family member in CPR, as appropriate


name: Teach activity organization and time management techniques to prevent fatigue


name: Instruct patient about administration of ovulatory stimulants


name: Teach family about the positive aspects of hope (e.g., develop meaningful conversational themes that reflect love and need for the patient)


name: Teach home caregivers about the patient's therapy, as appropriate


name: Teach new behaviors needed by patient/parent to fulfill a role


name: Instruct parents how to use conflict for mutual understanding and family growth


name: Teach partner measures to comfort mother during labor (e.g., back rub, back pressure, and positioning)


name: Instruct patient how to prevent sexually transmitted diseases


name: Instruct patient how to titrate doses up or down, depending on respiratory rate, pain intensity, and pain quality


name: Instruct patient about the rationale for use of diuretic therapy


name: Instruct patient to avoid excessive use of medications containing HCO3, as appropriate


name: Instruct patient to avoid foods that cause flatulence (e.g., beans, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, radishes, onions, cauliflower, cucumbers, beer, prunes, pears, apples, whole wheat products)


name: Teach patient to avoid known allergens and how to use an anaphylaxis kit, as appropriate


name: Instruct patient to avoid situations that cause excessive air swallowing (e.g., chewing gum, drinking carbonated beverages, eating rapidly, sucking through straws, chewing with mouth open, talking with mouth full, wearing loose fitting dentures)


name: Teach patient to gently wash and comb hair and to sleep on a silk pillowcase to prevent further hair loss, as appropriate


name: Teach patient to self-monitor signs and symptoms that indicate need for medical treatment (e.g., fever, bleeding, clotted fistula, thrombophlebitis, and irregular pulse)


name: Teach patient to use oral nystatin suspension to control fungal infection, as appropriate


name: Teach patient ways to prevent or minimize electrolyte imbalance


name: Teach procedure to patient requiring home dialysis


name: Teach reality recognition by surveying the situation and making contingency plans


name: Inform about symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation to report


name: Instruct the patient and family to set an appropriate basal infusion rate on the PCA device


name: Teach the patient relaxation and imagery techniques to use before, during, and after treatments, as appropriate


name: Demonstrate and reinforce appropriate social skills


name: Telephone the patient to verify planned surgery


name: Terminate the relaxation session gradually


name: Test amniotic fluid (e.g., nitrazine, ferning, and pooling), as appropriate


name: Test resuscitation bag, suction, and oxygen flow to ensure proper function


name: Tour the neonatal intensive care unit if preterm birth is anticipated (e.g., multifetal pregnancy)


name: Train teaching personnel, as appropriate


name: Transfer infant to morgue or prepare body to be transported by family to funeral home


name: Transfer patient from a bed to stretcher, or vice versa, using a turning sheet, as appropriate


name: Transport using a back board, as appropriate


name: Treat cardiac arrhythmias, according to policy


name: Treat hyperthermia with antipyretic drugs, a cooling mattress, or a sponge bath


name: Treat the contralateral points first when there is extreme tenderness at any one point


name: Turn the immobilized patient at least every 2 hours, according to a specific schedule


name: Turn to left-lateral position for pushing during second-stage labor to improve placental perfusion


name: Use TENS alone or in conjunction with other measures, as appropriate


name: Use television, radio, or music as part of planned stimuli program


name: Use a belt to assist a patient who can stand with assistance, as appropriate


name: Use a calm and unhurried approach when interacting with the patient


name: Use a support group during transitional stages to help patient adjust to a new lifestyle


name: Use a value sheet clarifying technique (written situation and questions), as appropriate


name: Use a wheelchair to move a patient unable to walk


name: Use accepted nutritional standards to assist client in evaluating adequacy of dietary intake


name: Use an incubator, stretcher, or bed to move a weak, injured, or surgical patient from one area to another


name: Use an infusion pump for delivery of TPN solutions


name: Use appropriate devices to support limbs (e.g., hand roll, trochanter roll)


name: Use appropriate hold when manually restraining patient in emergency situations or during transport


name: Use appropriate questions to assist the patient in reflecting on the situation and what is important personally


name: Utilize arterial line monitoring to improve accuracy of blood pressure readings, as appropriate


name: Use assistive devices to support extremities and head


name: Use case examples to enhance the patient's problem-solving skills, as appropriate


name: Use clear words, such as "dead" or "died", rather than euphemisms


name: Use closed-system suction for patient with pulmonary edema on mechanical ventilation with PEEP, as appropriate


name: Use communication skills such as focusing, reflecting, and restating to develop the relationship


name: Use computer-assisted instruction, television, interactive video, and other technologies to convey information


name: Use daily acupressure applications during the first week of treatment for pain


name: Use demonstrations with return demonstrations, learner participation, and manipulation of materials when teaching psychomotor skills


name: Use designated isolation precautions, as appropriate


name: Use developmentally appropriate language when explaining procedures to children


name: Use drawings to determine the effects of stress events (e.g., hospitalization, divorce, or abuse) on patient


name: Use either the head tilt or jaw thrust maneuver to maintain an airway


name: Use environmental cues (e.g., signs, pictures, clocks, calendars, and color coding of environment) to stimulate memory, reorient, and promote appropriate behavior


name: Use extension equipment for pulling on clothing if appropriate


name: Use gestures and objects to increase comprehension of verbal communications


name: Use gloves, eyeshield, and clothing to prevent direct contact with blood


name: Use group discussions and role-playing to influence health beliefs, attitudes, and values


name: Use human figure drawings to determine patient's self-concept


name: Use informal networks to accomplish goals


name: Use intermittent or telemetry fetal monitoring, if available, to facilitate maternal ambulation and comfort


name: Use labels or signs to warn workers of potential worksite hazards


name: Use maneuvers to release shoulder dystocia (e.g., suprapubic pressure or McRobert's maneuver), as appropriate


name: Use massage alone or in conjunction with other measures, as appropriate


name: Use mechanical device (e.g., C-type clamp) for applying pressure for longer periods, if appropriate


name: Use mechanical suction to remove meconium from lower airway


name: Use memory aids: checklists, schedules, and reminder notices


name: Use modulated voice when guiding the imagery experience


name: Use motor activities that require attention to and use of both sides of body


name: Use multiple teaching modalities, as appropriate


name: Use passive and/or active range-of-motion exercises to relieve muscle tension


name: Use patient's language as much as possible


name: Use peak drug levels when testing for toxicity


name: Use permissive directions and suggestions when leading the imagery, such as "perhaps," "if you wish," or "you might like"


name: Use petroleum jelly gauze for dressing change


name: Use picture cues to promote appropriate use of items


name: Use pillows to support patient in designated position


name: Use play therapy to assist the child with working through feelings


name: Use power of suggestion (e.g., running water or flushing toilet) to assist patient to void


name: Use preestablished criteria when collecting data


name: Use pressure-relieving devices, as appropriate


name: Use protective devices (e.g., restraints, side rails, locked doors, fences, gates) to physically limit mobility or access to harmful situations


name: Use reality testing to help the patient/family identify possible irrational beliefs


name: Use relaxation techniques, as appropriate


name: Use role playing and problem solving, as appropriate


name: Use role playing to practice improved communication skills and techniques


name: Use self-paced instruction, when possible


name: Use smallest size catheter, as appropriate


name: Use soft toothbrush or toothettes for oral care


name: Use specific time periods when measuring units of behavior (e.g., number of cigarettes smoked per day)


name: Use spirits of wintergreen in bedpan or urinal


name: Use sterile disposable equipment for each tracheal suction procedure


name: Use sterile technique to change insertion-site dressing, according to agency protocol


name: Use sterile technique to initiate hemodialysis and for needle insertions and catheter connections


name: Use sterile, cotton-tipped applicators for efficient cleansing of tight-fitting wire sutures, deep and narrow wounds, or wounds with pockets


name: Use strict aseptic technique for dressings changing


name: Use techniques of reflection and clarification to facilitate expression of concern


name: Use teleconferencing, telecommunications, and computer technologies for distance learning


name: Use the power of suggestion by running water or flushing the toilet


name: Use the reference ranges from the laboratory that is performing the particular test(s)


name: Use the technique of "process illumination" to encourage exploration of the significant meaning of the message


name: Use therapeutic mattress to minimize skin trauma


name: Use universal precautions when handling specimens for testing


name: Use variety of strategies and intervention points in educational program


name: Vary methods of presentation of material


name: Ventilate at a rate of 40 to 60 breaths per minute using 20 to 40 cm of water for initial breaths and 15 to 20 cm of water for subsequent pressures


name: Verbalize patient's denial of reality, as appropriate


name: Verify absence of cardiac pacemaker, other electrical implant, or metal prostheses contraindicating use of electrosurgical cautery


name: Verify consent for surgery and other treatments, as appropriate


name: Verify current expiration date on all supplies and medications


name: Verify maternal and fetal heart rates before initiation of electronic fetal monitoring


name: Verify proper functioning of electrosurgical unit


name: Verify that blood transfusions are available, as appropriate


name: Verify that ointments and solutions are nonflammable


name: Verify that patient identification band, allergy band, and blood bands are readable and in place


name: Verify that patient's identification band and blood band are correct


name: Verify that prophylactic antibiotics have been administered, as appropriate


name: Verify that the patient is not touching metal


name: Verify that the surgical consent form is properly signed


name: Verify the correct functioning of equipment


name: Verify tourniquet pressure and cuff inflation periodically during use


name: Verify tube placement with a chest radiograph, ensuring cannulation of the trachea 2 to 4 cm higher than the carina


name: Verify with the patient or appropriate others the procedure and surgical site


name: Warm the dialysis fluid before instillation


name: Warn the patient of the effects of extreme heat and cold, as appropriate


name: Wash skin around skin level device daily with mild soap and dry thoroughly


name: Watch for allergic responses during immunizations


name: Work collaboratively with patient to adjust diet regulations, fluid limitations, and medications to regulate fluid and electrolyte shifts between treatments


name: Work collaboratively with patient to adjust length of dialysis, diet regulations, and pain and diversion needs to achieve optimal benefit of the treatment


name: Work collaboratively with patient to relieve discomfort from side effects of the disease and treatment (e.g., cramping, fatigue, headaches, itching, anemia, bone demineralization, body image changes, and role disruption)


name: Work with environmental groups to secure appropriate governmental regulations


name: Wrap infant immediately after birth to prevent heat loss


name: Provide written instructions for addressing signs and symptoms that require immediate medical attention (e.g., bright red vaginal bleeding, leaking of amniotic fluid, unusual vaginal discharge, decreased fetal movement, four or more contractions per hour before 37 weeks of gestation, headache, visual disturbances, epigastric pain, rapid weight gain with facial edema)


name: Write prescription, using name of medication and including dose and directions for administration


name: Write trial criteria to be used during the evaluation


name: Zero and calibrate equipment, as appropriate


name: Monitor uterine activity (e.g., frequency, duration, and intensity of contractions)


name: Uses alternative coping mechanisms for stress


name: Identifies factors contributing to abusive behavior


name: Identifies available community resources


name: States expectations congruent with developmental level


name: Seeks health information from a variety of sources


name: Uses reputable health information to develop strategies


name: Weighs risks/benefits of health behavior


name: Describes strategies to eliminate unhealthy behavior


name: Provides rationale for adopting a health behavior


name: Uses strategies to eliminate unhealthy behavior


name: Performs activities of daily living consistent with energy and tolerance


name: Describes rationale for deviating from a health regimen


name: Performs self-monitoring of health status


name: Identifies situations that precipitate hostility


name: Identifies responsibility to maintain control


name: Identifies alternatives to verbal outbursts


name: Vents negative feelings in a non-destructive manner


name: Upholds contract to restrain aggressive behaviors


name: Maintains self-control without supervision


name: Walks moderate distance (> 1 block < 5 blocks)


name: Decreases environmental stimuli when anxious


name: Plans coping strategies for stressful situations


name: Uses relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety


name: Congruence between body reality, body ideal, and body presentation


name: Adjustment to changes in physical appearance


name: Maintains predictable pattern of stool evacuation


name: Sphincter tone adequate to control defecation


name: Supports breast using "C" hold (cupping)


name: Knowledge of benefits from continued breastfeeding


name: Knowledge of benefits of gradual weaning


name: Knowledge of guidelines for rapid "emergency" weaning


name: Knowledge of resources available for support


name: Caregiver adaptative behavior: patient institutionalization


name: Maintains caregiver-care recipient relationship


name: Provides information about patient's routine


name: Communicates needs of non-verbal patient


name: Knowledge of recommended treatment regimen


name: Confidence in ability to manage care at home


name: Knowledge of equipment and supplies required


name: Companionship type of caregiver-patient relationship


name: Assists with care recipient's activities of daily living needs


name: Psychological limitations for caregiving


name: Impairment of caregiver-patient relationship


name: Child adaptive behavior: hospitalization


name: Maintains pre-admission self-care behaviors


name: Lifts head, neck, and upper chest with support of forearms while in prone position


name: Shows some head control in upright position


name: Shows pleasure in interactions, especially with primary caregivers


name: Holds head erect and raises body on hands while in prone position


name: Transfers small objects from hand to hand


name: Shows beginning signs of stranger anxiety


name: Uses vocabulary of one to three words in addition to mama, dada


name: Walks up and down stairs one step at a time


name: Makes circular and horizontal strokes with crayon


name: milestone: parallel play (alongside children)


name: Rides tricycle or bicycle with training wheels


name: Uses sentences of four to five words, short paragraphs


name: Draws a person with head, body, arms, and legs


name: 5-6 Year milestones: copies a triangle or square


name: Expresses comfort with own sexual identity


name: Uses effective social interaction skills


name: Uses effective conflict resolution skills


name: Maintains good peer relationships with same gender


name: Maintains good peer relationships with opposite gender


name: Alternatives weighed when making decisions


name: Exchanges messages accurately with others


name: Performs treatment regimen as prescribed


name: Keeps appointments with health professional


name: Modifies treatment regimen as directed by health professional


name: Performs activities of daily living as prescribed


name: Seeks external reinforcement for performance of health behaviors


name: Reports decrease in physical symptoms of stress


name: Reports increase in psychological comfort


name: Identifies potential consequences of each alternative


name: Recognizes contradiction with others' desires


name: Acknowledges social context of the situation


name: Acknowledges relevant legal implications


name: Maintains sense of control of remaining time


name: Disengages gradually from significant others


name: Recognizes hallucinations or delusions are occurring


name: Refrains from attending to hallucinations or delusions


name: Refrains from responding to hallucinations or delusions


name: Monitors frequency of hallucinations or delusions


name: Describes content of hallucinations or delusions


name: Reports decrease in hallucinations or delusions


name: Exhibits ability to grasp ideas of others


name: Plans coping strategies for fearful situations


name: Uses relaxation techniques to reduce fear


name: Maintains a sense of purpose despite fear


name: Reports decreased preoccupation with loss


name: Reports increased involvement in social activities


name: Expresses positive expectations about the future


name: Perceived reduction of threat from action


name: Perceived improvement in lifestyle from action


name: Health belief: perceived ability to perform


name: Perception that health behavior is not too complex


name: Perception that health behavior requires reasonable effort


name: Perception that the frequency of health behavior is not excessive


name: Perception of likelihood of performing health behavior over time


name: Confidence related to past experience with health behavior


name: Confidence related to past experience with similar health behaviors


name: Confidence related to observation of successful experiences of others


name: Confidence in ability to perform health behavior


name: Perceived responsibility for health decisions


name: Requested involvement in health decisions


name: Belief that own decisions control health outcomes


name: Belief that own actions control health outcomes


name: Willingness to designate surrogate decision-maker


name: Perceived access to health care services


name: Perceived vulnerability to progressive health problems


name: Concern regarding potential complications


name: Perceived threat of discomfort from illness or injury


name: Perception that condition may be of long duration


name: Focus on maintaining functional abilities


name: Expectation that individual is responsible for health-related choices


name: Perception that health behavior is relevant to one's health


name: Perception that health is a high priority in making lifestyle choices


name: Uses effective stress reduction techniques


name: Uses financial resources to promote health


name: Expresses expectation of a positive future


name: Verbalizes affirmations of personal identity


name: Verbalizes clear sense of personal identity


name: Differentiates self from other human beings


name: Recognizes interpersonal versus intrapersonal conflict


name: Impaired mobility: psycho-cognitive status


name: Perceptual distortions as consequence of immobility


name: Negative body image due to impaired mobility


name: Acknowledges disease risk without immunization


name: Describes risks associated with specific immunization


name: Describes contraindications to specific immunization


name: Brings updated vaccination card to each visit


name: Obtains immunizations recommended for age


name: Describes relief measures for vaccine side effects


name: Obtains immunizations recommended with chronic illness


name: Obtains immunizations recommended for occupational risk


name: Obtains immunizations recommended for travel


name: Identifies community resources for immunization


name: Identifies feelings that lead to impulsive actions


name: Identifies behaviors that lead to impulsive actions


name: Identifies consequences of impulsive actions


name: Cerebrospinal fluid culture colonization


name: Assessment of passive right finger joint movement


name: Assessment of passive left finger joint movement


name: Assessment of passive right thumb movement


name: Assessment of passive left thumb movement


name: Assessment of passive right wrist joint movement


name: Assessment of passive left wrist joint movement


name: Assessment of passive right elbow joint movement


name: Assessment of passive left elbow joint movement


name: Assessment of passive right shoulder joint movement


name: Assessment of passive left shoulder joint movement


name: Assessment of passive right ankle joint movement


name: Assessment of passive right knee joint movement


name: Assessment of passive left knee joint movement


name: Assessment of passive right hip joint movement


name: Assessment of passive left hip joint movement


name: Proper technique for attaching infant to the breast


name: Proper technique to break infant suction


name: Signs of mastitis, blocked ducts, nipple trauma


name: Reasons for early avoidance of artificial nipples


name: Strategies to access health care services


name: Appropriate activities for child's developmental level


name: Correct use of safety seats and seat belts


name: Strategies to prevent playground accidents


name: Importance of teaching stranger awareness


name: Potential food and medication interactions


name: Strategies to minimize disease progression


name: Signs and symptoms of disease complications


name: Factors that increase energy expenditure


name: Factors that decrease energy expenditure


name: Adverse health effects of recreational drug use


name: Strategies to reduce the risk of accidental injury


name: Strategies to avoid exposure to environmental hazards


name: Strategies to prevent transmission of infectious disease


name: When to obtain assistance from a health professional


name: Importance of informing health professional of all current medication


name: Required laboratory tests for monitoring medication


name: Importance of using medical alert identification


name: Factors that decrease the ability to perform prescribed activity


name: Strategies to gradually increase prescribed activity


name: Barriers to implementing prescribed activity routine


name: Proper performance of prescribed activity


name: Personal responsibility to manage substance misuse


name: Potential for relapse in efforts to control substance use


name: Strategies to prevent relapses in substance use


name: Signs of dependence during substance withdrawal


name: Self-care responsibilities for ongoing treatment


name: Self-care responsibilities for emergency situations


name: Participates in activities other than regular work


name: Expresses satisfaction with leisure activities


name: Uses appropriate social interaction skills


name: Exhibits creativity through leisure activities


name: Difficulty in effecting a mutual relationship


name: Recalls immediate information accurately


name: Wears appropriate clothing for situation


name: Neurological status: central motor control


name: Nutritional status: biochemical measures


name: Triceps skin fold thickness (observable entity)


name: Nutritional status: food and fluid intake


name: Nutritional status: essential nutrient intake


name: Uses diary to monitor symptoms over time


name: Practices healthy behaviors during pregnancy


name: Verbalizes positive feelings toward infant


name: Eliminates controllable environmental hazards


name: Uses interactions appropriate for child's temperament


name: Expresses realistic expectations of parental role


name: Expresses satisfaction with parental role


name: Selects appropriate supplemental caregiver


name: Uses strategies to eliminate risk for abuse


name: Uses strategies to prevent high-risk social behavior


name: Exhibits self-direction in decision-making


name: Identifies barriers to desired outcome achievement


name: Uses problem-solving techniques to achieve desired outcomes


name: Identifies available support for achieving desired outcomes


name: Seeks health care services to meet desired outcomes


name: Monitors barriers to outcome achievement


name: Evaluates satisfaction with health care outcomes


name: Increase in perspiration due to male physical maturation


name: Growth spurt between 10.5 and 16 years of age


name: Uses social skills during play activities


name: Uses physical skills during play activities


name: Expresses emotions during play activities


name: Psychosocial adaptive behavior: life change


name: Uses effective financial management strategies


name: Expresses satisfaction with living arrangements


name: Develops effective risk control strategies


name: Follows selected risk control strategies


name: Participates in screening for associated health problems


name: Participates in screening for identified risks


name: Uses health care services congruent with needs


name: Uses personal support systems to reduce risk


name: Acknowledges personal risk for alcohol misuse


name: Acknowledges consequences associated with alcohol misuse


name: Monitors environment for factors encouraging alcohol misuse


name: Develops effective alcohol use control strategies


name: Commits to alcohol use control strategies


name: Follows selected alcohol use control strategies


name: Uses personal support systems to control alcohol misuse


name: Uses support group to control alcohol misuse


name: Uses community resources to control alcohol misuse


name: Acknowledges personal risk for drug misuse


name: Acknowledges consequences associated with drug misuse


name: Monitors environment for factors encouraging drug misuse


name: Develops effective drug misuse control strategies


name: Commits to drug misuse control strategies


name: Follows selected drug misuse control strategies


name: Uses personal support systems to control drug misuse


name: Uses support group to control drug misuse


name: Uses community resources to control drug misuse


name: Risk control behavior: sexually transmitted disease


name: Acknowledges personal risk factors for sexually transmitted disease


name: Acknowledges consequences associated with sexually transmitted disease


name: Develops effective strategies to reduce sexually transmitted disease exposure


name: Inquires of partner's sexually transmitted disease status before sexual activity


name: Uses strategies to prevent sexually transmitted disease transmission


name: Recognizes signs and symptoms of sexually transmitted disease


name: Participates in screening for sexually transmitted disease


name: Maintains absence of sexually transmitted disease


name: Acknowledges personal risk factors for tobacco use


name: Acknowledges consequences associated with tobacco use


name: Monitors environment for factors encouraging tobacco use


name: Develops effective strategies to eliminate tobacco use


name: Uses personal support systems to prevent tobacco use


name: Uses support group to prevent tobacco use


name: Uses community resources to prevent tobacco use


name: Risk control behavior: unintended pregnancy


name: Acknowledges personal risk factors for unintended pregnancy


name: Understands physiological processes of conception


name: Develops effective pregnancy prevention strategies


name: Commits to pregnancy prevention strategies


name: Follows selected pregnancy prevention strategies


name: Uses personal support systems to enhance prevention strategies


name: Identifies personal contraceptive method


name: Obtains contraceptive supplies and devices


name: Recognizes signs and symptoms that indicate risks


name: Performs self-examinations at recommended intervals


name: Participates in screening at recommended intervals


name: Uses resources to stay informed about personal risks


name: Arranges for removal of snow and ice from walking surfaces


name: Uses precautions when taking medication that increase risk for falls


name: Provision of equipment that meets safety standards


name: Arrangement of furniture to reduce risks


name: Uses protective helmet during high-risk activities


name: Ability to perform personal hygiene activity


name: Ability to perform instrumental activities of daily living


name: Ability to administer non-parenteral medication


name: Ability to administer parenteral medication


name: Responds to urge to have a bowel movement in timely manner


name: Fulfillment of personally significant roles


name: Refrains from gathering means for self-injury


name: Participates in leisure activities with others


name: Participation in spiritual rites and passages


name: Maintains connectedness in relationships


name: Refrains from gathering means for suicide


name: Refrains from using non-prescribed mood-altering substances


name: Assumes heat retention posture with hypothermia


name: Assumes heat dissipation posture with hyperthermia


name: Maintains barrier-free environment for independent toileting


name: Wound healing status: secondary intention


name: Preterm infant status: 24-37 weeks gestation


name: Abdomen CT (Enhanced) Portal Vein High Density Wall With Central Lucency


name: Abdomen CT (Enhanced) Small Intestine Wall(s) Thickened


name: Abdomen CT (Enhanced) Superior Mesenteric Artery Central Lucency


name: Abdomen CT (Enhanced) Superior Mesenteric Vein High Density Wall With Central Lucency


name: Abdomen CT Adrenal Mass Unilateral Calcified


name: Abdomen CT Adrenal(s) Enlarged Bilateral Diffuse


name: Abdomen CT Aorta Curvilinear Calcification


name: Abdomen CT Aorta Tortuosity And/Or Dilatation


name: Anesthesia for procedures on male genitalia (including open urethral procedures); radical amputation of penis with bilateral inguinal lymphadenectomy


name: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion


name: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft); each additional digit


name: Repair of collateral ligament, metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint


name: Reconstruction, collateral ligament, metacarpophalangeal joint, single; with tendon or fascial graft (includes obtaining graft)


name: Reconstruction, collateral ligament, metacarpophalangeal joint, single; with local tissue (eg, adductor advancement)


name: Arthroscopically aided repair of large osteochondritis dissecans lesion, talar dome fracture, or tibial plafond fracture, with or without internal fixation (includes arthroscopy)


name: Removal of lung, other than pneumonectomy; with resection-plication of emphysematous lung(s) (bullous or non-bullous) for lung volume reduction, sternal split or transthoracic approach, includes any pleural procedure, when performed


name: Removal of transvenous pacemaker electrode(s); dual lead system


name: Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine; with resection and anastomosis other than colorectal


name: Closure of enterostomy, large or small intestine; with resection and colorectal anastomosis (eg, closure of Hartmann type procedure)


name: Incision and drainage of appendiceal abscess, open


name: Hepatotomy, for open drainage of abscess or cyst, 1 or 2 stages


name: External drainage, pseudocyst of pancreas, open


name: Drainage of peritoneal abscess or localized peritonitis, exclusive of appendiceal abscess, open


name: Drainage of subdiaphragmatic or subphrenic abscess, open


name: Open drainage of extraperitoneal lymphocele to peritoneal cavity


name: Free omental flap with microvascular anastomosis


name: Cystourethroscopy, with calibration and/or dilation of urethral stricture or stenosis, with or without meatotomy, with or without injection procedure for cystography, male or female


name: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of permanent urethral stent


name: Cystourethroscopy; with resection or fulguration of orthotopic ureterocele(s), unilateral or bilateral


name: Cystourethroscopy; with resection or fulguration of ectopic ureterocele(s), unilateral or bilateral


name: Cystourethroscopy with incision, fulguration, or resection of congenital posterior urethral valves, or congenital obstructive hypertrophic mucosal folds


name: Transurethral destruction of prostate tissue; by microwave thermotherapy


name: Transurethral destruction of prostate tissue; by radiofrequency thermotherapy


name: Closure of rectovaginal fistula; transperineal approach, with perineal body reconstruction, with or without levator plication


name: Radical trachelectomy, with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy and para-aortic lymph node sampling biopsy, with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s)


name: Catheterization and introduction of saline or contrast material for saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) or hysterosalpingography


name: Fetal monitoring during labor by consulting physician (ie, non-attending physician) with written report; supervision and interpretation


name: Implantation of intravitreal drug delivery system (eg, ganciclovir implant), includes concomitant removal of vitreous


name: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent


name: Labyrinthotomy, with perfusion of vestibuloactive drug(s), transcanal


name: Radiologic examination, abscess, fistula or sinus tract study, radiological supervision and interpretation


name: Bone density (bone mineral content) study, 1 or more sites; single photon absorptiometry


name: Non-cardiac vascular flow imaging (ie, angiography, venography)


name: Cardiac blood pool imaging (planar), first pass technique; single study, at rest or with stress (exercise and/or pharmacologic), wall motion study plus ejection fraction, with or without quantification


name: Cardiac blood pool imaging (planar), first pass technique; multiple studies, at rest and with stress (exercise and/or pharmacologic), wall motion study plus ejection fraction, with or without quantification


name: Myocardial imaging, positron emission tomography (PET), perfusion study (including ventricular wall motion[s] and/or ejection fraction[s], when performed); single study, at rest or stress (exercise or pharmacologic)


name: Myocardial imaging, positron emission tomography (PET), perfusion study (including ventricular wall motion[s] and/or ejection fraction[s], when performed); multiple studies at rest and stress (exercise or pharmacologic)


name: Kidney imaging morphology; with vascular flow and function, single study without pharmacological intervention


name: Lipoprotein, direct measurement; VLDL cholesterol


name: Lipoprotein, direct measurement; LDL cholesterol


name: molecular diagnostics enzymatic digestion


name: molecular diagnostics reverse transcription


name: T cells; absolute CD4 and CD8 count, including ratio


name: Blood typing, serologic; antigen screening for compatible unit using patient serum, per unit screened


name: Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA), not otherwise specified; amplified probe technique, each organism


name: Percutaneous transluminal pulmonary artery balloon angioplasty; single vessel


name: Percutaneous transluminal pulmonary artery balloon angioplasty, each additional vessel


name: Transthoracic echocardiography for congenital cardiac anomalies; complete


name: Transthoracic echocardiography for congenital cardiac anomalies; follow-up or limited study


name: Echocardiography, transthoracic, real-time with image documentation (2D), includes M-mode recording, when performed, complete, without spectral or color Doppler echocardiography


name: Echocardiography, transthoracic, real-time with image documentation (2D), includes M-mode recording, when performed, follow-up or limited study


name: Transesophageal echocardiography for congenital cardiac anomalies; including probe placement, image acquisition, interpretation and report


name: Transesophageal echocardiography for congenital cardiac anomalies; placement of transesophageal probe only


name: Transesophageal echocardiography for congenital cardiac anomalies; image acquisition, interpretation and report only


name: right heart catheterization for congenital cardiac anomalies


name: Insertion of catheter into right and left heart chambers for evaluation of congenital abnormalities


name: Insertion of catheter into right and left heart chambers through intact septum for evaluation of congenital abnormalities


name: Insertion of catheter into right and left heart chambers through existing septal opening for evaluation of congenital abnormalities


name: Duplex scan of arterial inflow and venous outflow of abdominal, pelvic, scrotal contents and/or retroperitoneal organs; complete study


name: Duplex scan of arterial inflow and venous outflow of abdominal, pelvic, scrotal contents and/or retroperitoneal organs; limited study


name: Spirometry, including graphic record, total and timed vital capacity, expiratory flow rate measurement(s), with or without maximal voluntary ventilation


name: Sleep study, unattended, simultaneous recording; minimum of heart rate, oxygen saturation, and respiratory analysis (eg, by airflow or peripheral arterial tone)


name: Needle electromyography; thoracic paraspinal muscles (excluding T1 or T12)


name: Testing of autonomic nervous system function; cardiovagal innervation (parasympathetic function), including 2 or more of the following: heart rate response to deep breathing with recorded R-R interval, Valsalva ratio, and 30:15 ratio


name: Testing of autonomic nervous system function; vasomotor adrenergic innervation (sympathetic adrenergic function), including beat-to-beat blood pressure and R-R interval changes during Valsalva maneuver and at least 5 minutes of passive tilt


name: Testing of autonomic nervous system function; sudomotor, including 1 or more of the following: quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test (QSART), silastic sweat imprint, thermoregulatory sweat test, and changes in sympathetic skin potential


name: Prosthetic(s) training, upper and/or lower extremity(ies), initial prosthetic(s) encounter, each 15 minutes


name: chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) of one to two regions of spine


name: spinal chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) of three to four regions


name: Chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT); spinal, 5 regions


name: Chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT); extraspinal, 1 or more regions


name: Hospital observation care on day of discharge


name: Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less


name: Supervision of a hospice patient (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular development and/or revision of care plans by that individual, review of subsequent reports of patient status, review of related laboratory and other studies, communication (including telephone calls) for purposes of assessment or care decisions with health care professional(s), family member(s), surrogate decision maker(s) (eg, legal guardian) and/or key caregiver(s) involved in patient's care, integration of new information into the medical treatment plan and/or adjustment of medical therapy, within a calendar month; 15-29 minutes


name: Anesthesia for Procedures on the Thorax (Chest Wall and Shoulder Girdle)


name: Anesthesia for Procedures on the Pelvis (Except Hip)


name: Anesthesia for Procedures on the Upper Leg (Except Knee)


name: Surgical Procedures on the Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures


name: Incision and Drainage Procedures on the Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures


name: Shaving of Epidermal or Dermal Lesions Procedures


name: Excision-Benign Lesions Procedures on the Skin


name: Excision-Malignant Lesions Procedures on the Skin


name: Surgical Repair (Closure) Procedures on the Integumentary System


name: Repair-Simple Procedures on the Integumentary System


name: Repair-Intermediate Procedures on the Integumentary System


name: Repair-Complex Procedures on the Integumentary System


name: Adjacent Tissue Transfer or Rearrangement Procedures on the Integumentary System


name: Flaps (Skin and/or Deep Tissues) Procedures


name: Pressure Ulcers (Decubitus Ulcers) Procedures


name: Destruction Procedures on Benign or Premalignant Lesions of the Integumentary System


name: Destruction Procedures on Malignant Lesions of the Integumentary System


name: Wound Exploration-Trauma (eg, Penetrating Gunshot, Stab Wound) Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System


name: General Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System


name: General Replantation Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System


name: General Grafts (or Implants) Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System


name: Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Head


name: Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Head


name: Other Musculoskeletal Procedures of the Head


name: Surgical Procedures on the Neck (Soft Tissues) and Thorax


name: Incision Procedures on the Neck (Soft Tissues) and Thorax


name: Excision Procedures on the Neck (Soft Tissues) and Thorax


name: Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Neck (Soft Tissues) and Thorax


name: Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Neck (Soft Tissues) and Thorax


name: Surgical Procedures on the Back and Flank


name: Excision Procedures on the Back and Flank


name: Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column)


name: Arthrodesis Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column)


name: Anterior or Anterolateral Approach Technique Arthrodesis Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column)


name: Posterior, Posterolateral or Lateral Transverse Process Technique Arthrodesis Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column)


name: Arthrodesis Procedures for Spine Deformity (eg, Scoliosis, Kyphosis)


name: Exploration Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column)


name: Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Shoulder


name: Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Shoulder


name: Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Shoulder


name: Surgical Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow


name: Incision Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow


name: Excision Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow


name: Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow


name: Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow


name: Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow


name: Arthrodesis Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow


name: Amputation Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow


name: Other Procedures on the Humerus or Elbow


name: Surgical Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist


name: Incision Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist


name: Excision Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist


name: Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist


name: Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist


name: Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist


name: Arthrodesis Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist


name: Amputation Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist


name: Surgical Procedures on the Hand and Fingers


name: Incision Procedures on the Hand and Fingers


name: Excision Procedures on the Hand and Fingers


name: Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Hand and Fingers


name: Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Hand and Fingers


name: Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Hand and Fingers


name: Arthrodesis Procedures on the Hand and Fingers


name: Amputation Procedures on the Hand and Fingers


name: Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint


name: Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint


name: Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint


name: Arthrodesis Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint


name: Amputation Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint


name: Surgical Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint


name: Incision Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint


name: Excision Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint


name: Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint


name: Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint


name: Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint


name: Manipulation Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint


name: Arthrodesis Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint


name: Amputation Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint


name: Other Procedures on the Femur or Knee Joint


name: Surgical Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint


name: Incision Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint


name: Excision Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint


name: Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint


name: Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint


name: Manipulation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint


name: Arthrodesis Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint


name: Amputation Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint


name: Other Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint


name: Surgical Procedures on the Foot and Toes


name: Incision Procedures on the Foot and Toes


name: Excision Procedures on the Foot and Toes


name: Removal of Foreign Body Procedures on the Foot and Toes


name: Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Foot and Toes


name: Fracture and/or Dislocation Procedures on the Foot and Toes


name: Arthrodesis Procedures on the Foot and Toes


name: Amputation Procedures on the Foot and Toes


name: Body and Upper Extremity Application of Casts and Strapping


name: Body and Upper Extremity Application of Casts


name: Body and Upper Extremity Application of Splints


name: Body and Upper Extremity Application of Strapping-Any Age


name: Lower Extremity Application of Casts and Strapping


name: Lower Extremity Application of Strapping-Any Age


name: Removal or Repair of Casts and Strapping


name: Other Procedures on the Trachea or Bronchi


name: Surgical Procedures on the Heart (Including Valves) and Great Vessels


name: Repair Procedures for Single Ventricle and Other Complex Cardiac Anomalies


name: Repair Procedures for the Sinus of Valsalva


name: Surgical Procedures on the Pulmonary Artery


name: Embolectomy/Thrombectomy Procedures on Arteries and Veins


name: Arterial Embolectomy/Thrombectomy Procedures, With or Without Catheter


name: Repair Procedures Blood Vessel Other Than for Fistula, With or Without Patch Angioplasty


name: Thromboendarterectomy Procedures on Arteries and Veins


name: percutaneous transluminal atherectomy peripheral artery


name: Intravenous Vascular Introduction and Injection Procedures


name: Intra-Arterial-Intra-Aortic Vascular Injection Procedures


name: Intraosseous Procedures on Arteries and Veins


name: Transcatheter Procedures on Arteries and Veins


name: Intravascular Ultrasound Procedures on Arteries and Veins


name: Other Procedures of the Hemic or Lymphatic System


name: Surgical Procedures on the Mediastinum and Diaphragm


name: Surgical Procedures on the Vestibule of Mouth


name: Incision Procedures on the Vestibule of Mouth


name: Excision and Destruction Procedures on the Vestibule of Mouth


name: Repair Procedures on the Vestibule of Mouth


name: Other Procedures on the Vestibule of Mouth


name: Surgical Procedures on the Tongue and Floor of Mouth


name: Incision Procedures on the Tongue and Floor of Mouth


name: Excision Procedures on the Tongue and Floor of Mouth


name: Repair Procedures on the Tongue and Floor of Mouth


name: Other Procedures on the Tongue and Floor of Mouth


name: Surgical Procedures on the Dentoalveolar Structures


name: Incision Procedures on the Dentoalveolar Structures


name: Excision and Destruction Procedures on the Dentoalveolar Structures


name: Other Procedures on the Dentoalveolar Structures


name: Surgical Procedures on the Palate and Uvula


name: Incision Procedures on the Palate and Uvula


name: Excision and Destruction Procedures on the Palate and Uvula


name: Repair Procedures on the Palate and Uvula


name: Surgical Procedures on the Salivary Gland and Ducts


name: Surgical Procedures on the Pharynx, Adenoids, and Tonsils


name: Incision Procedures on the Pharynx, Adenoids, and Tonsils


name: Excision and Destruction Procedures on the Pharynx, Adenoids, and Tonsils


name: Repair Procedures on the Pharynx, Adenoids, and Tonsils


name: Other Procedures on the Pharynx, Adenoids, and Tonsils


name: Surgical Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum)


name: Incision Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum)


name: Excision Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum)


name: Repair Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum)


name: Surgical Procedures on Meckel's Diverticulum and the Mesentery


name: Excision Procedures on the Meckel's Diverticulum and the Mesentery


name: Suture Procedures on the Meckel's Diverticulum and the Mesentery


name: Other Procedures on the Meckel's Diverticulum and Mesentery


name: Surgical Procedures on the Abdomen, Peritoneum, and Omentum


name: Excision and Destruction Procedures on the Abdomen, Peritoneum, and Omentum


name: Suture Procedures on the Abdomen, Peritoneum, and Omentum


name: Transurethral Surgery Procedures on the Bladder


name: Urethra and Bladder Transurethral Surgical Procedures


name: Ureter and Pelvis Transurethral Surgical Procedures


name: Vesical Neck and Prostate Surgical Procedures


name: Surgical Procedures on the Tunica Vaginalis


name: Excision Procedures on the Tunica Vaginalis


name: Surgical Procedures on the Vulva, Perineum and Introitus


name: Incision Procedures on the Vulva, Perineum and Introitus


name: Destruction Procedures on the Vulva, Perineum and Introitus


name: Excision Procedures on the Vulva, Perineum and Introitus


name: Repair Procedures on the Vulva, Perineum and Introitus


name: Manipulation Procedures on the Cervix Uteri


name: Other Procedures on the Female Genital System


name: Antepartum and Fetal Invasive Services for Maternity Care and Delivery


name: Other maternity care and delivery procedure


name: Surgical Procedures on the Parathyroid, Thymus, Adrenal Glands, Pancreas, and Carotid Body


name: Excision Procedures on the Parathyroid, Thymus, Adrenal Glands, Pancreas, and Carotid Body


name: Surgical Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain


name: Injection, Drainage, or Aspiration Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain


name: Twist Drill, Burr Hole(s), or Trephine Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain


name: Anterior Cranial Fossa Skull Base Procedures


name: Middle Cranial Fossa Skull Base Procedures


name: Posterior Cranial Fossa Skull Base Procedures


name: Base of Anterior Cranial Fossa Procedures


name: Base of Posterior Cranial Fossa Procedures


name: Surgery for Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation or Vascular Disease Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain


name: Stereotaxis Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain


name: Neurostimulators (Intracranial) Procedures on the Skull, Meninges, and Brain


name: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt Procedures


name: Surgical Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord


name: Injection, Drainage, or Aspiration Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord


name: Catheter Implantation Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord


name: Reservoir/Pump Implantation Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord


name: Anterior or Anterolateral Approach for Extradural Exploration/Decompression Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord


name: Incision Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord


name: Stereotaxis Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord


name: Repair Procedures on the Spine and Spinal Cord


name: Surgical Procedures on the Extracranial Nerves, Peripheral Nerves, and Autonomic Nervous System


name: Introduction/Injection of Anesthetic Agent (Nerve Block), Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures on the Somatic Nerves


name: Introduction/Injection of Anesthetic Agent (Nerve Block), Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures on the Autonomic Nerves


name: Destruction by Neurolytic Agent (eg, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical or Radiofrequency) and Chemodenervation Procedures on the Extracranial Nerves, Peripheral Nerves, and Autonomic Nervous System


name: Destruction by Neurolytic Agent (eg, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical or Radiofrequency) Procedures on the Somatic Nerves


name: Destruction by Neurolytic Agent (eg, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical or Radiofrequency) Procedures on the Sympathetic Nerves


name: Neuroplasty (Exploration, Neurolysis or Nerve Decompression) Procedures on the Extracranial Nerves, Peripheral Nerves, and Autonomic Nervous System


name: Transection or Avulsion Procedures on the Extracranial Nerves, Peripheral Nerves, and Autonomic Nervous System


name: Excision Procedures on the Extracranial Nerves, Peripheral Nerves, and Autonomic Nervous System


name: Excision and Implantation Procedures on the Somatic Nerves


name: Secondary Implant(s) Procedures on the Eyeball


name: Repair of Laceration Procedures on the Eyeball


name: Surgical Procedures on the Anterior Segment of the Eye


name: Removal or Destruction Procedures on the Cornea


name: Incision Procedures on the Anterior Chamber of the Eye


name: Procedures on the Anterior Sclera of the Eye


name: Excision Procedures on the Anterior Sclera of the Eye


name: Repair or Revision Procedures on the Anterior Sclera of the Eye


name: Procedures on the Iris, Ciliary Body of the Eye


name: Incision Procedures on the Iris, Ciliary Body of the Eye


name: Excision Procedures on the Iris, Ciliary Body of the Eye


name: Destruction Procedures on the Iris, Ciliary Body of the Eye


name: Other Procedures of the Anterior Segment of Eye


name: Surgical Procedures on the Posterior Segment of the Eye


name: Repair Procedures on the Retina or Choroid


name: Prophylaxis Procedures on the Retina or Choroid


name: Destruction Procedures on the Retina or Choroid


name: Other Procedures of the Posterior Segment of Eye


name: Surgical Procedures on the Ocular Adnexa


name: Exploration, Excision, Decompression on the Orbit of the Ocular Adnexa


name: Incision and Drainage Procedures on the Conjunctiva


name: Excision and/or Destruction Procedures on the Conjunctiva


name: Probing and/or Related Procedures on the Lacrimal System


name: Surgical Procedures on the Auditory System


name: Incision and/or Destruction Procedures on the Inner Ear


name: Surgical Procedures on the Temporal Bone, Middle Fossa Approach


name: Other Procedures of the Temporal Bone Middle Fossa Approach


name: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Head and Neck


name: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Chest


name: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Upper Extremities


name: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Lower Extremities


name: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Abdomen


name: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Aorta and Arteries


name: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Veins and Lymphatics


name: Transcatheter Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures


name: Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Chest


name: Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Spinal Canal


name: Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Pelvis


name: Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Genitalia


name: Diagnostic Ultrasound Procedures of the Extremities


name: Clinical Treatment Planning (External and Internal Sources) for Radiation Treatment


name: Medical Radiation Physics, Dosimetry, Treatment Devices, and Special Services for Radiation Treatment


name: Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures on the Hematopoietic, Reticuloendothelial and Lymphatic System


name: Other Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Procedures


name: Other Pathology and Laboratory Procedures


name: New Patient General Ophthalmological Services and Procedures


name: Established Patient General Ophthalmological Services and Procedures


name: Other Specialized Ophthalmological Services and Procedures


name: Other Ophthalmological Services or Procedures


name: Other Otorhinolaryngological Service or Procedures


name: Non-Invasive Extremity Venous Studies (Including Digits)


name: Allergen Immunotherapy Services and Procedures


name: Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment Procedures


name: Special Services, Procedures and Reports


name: hospital services-observation care discharge (treatment)


name: Anesthesia for thoracotomy procedures involving lungs, pleura, diaphragm, and mediastinum (including surgical thoracoscopy); intrathoracic procedures on the trachea and bronchi


name: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin and subcutaneous tissues


name: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, and muscle


name: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion


name: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions


name: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); more than 4 lesions


name: Trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number


name: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5


name: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more


name: Free muscle or myocutaneous flap with microvascular anastomosis


name: Free skin flap with microvascular anastomosis


name: Free fascial flap with microvascular anastomosis


name: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions


name: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; 15 or more lesions


name: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions


name: Excision of epiphyseal bar, with or without autogenous soft tissue graft obtained through same fascial incision


name: Grafting of bone to iliac crest with microvascular anastomosis


name: Bone graft with microvascular anastomosis; other than fibula, iliac crest, or metatarsal


name: Kyphectomy, circumferential exposure of spine and resection of vertebral segment(s) (including body and posterior elements); single or 2 segments


name: Kyphectomy, circumferential exposure of spine and resection of vertebral segment(s) (including body and posterior elements); 3 or more segments


name: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)


name: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis), clavicle


name: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis), scapula


name: Radical resection of capsule, soft tissue, and heterotopic bone of elbow with release of contracture


name: Repair, tendon or muscle, upper arm or elbow, each tendon or muscle, primary or secondary (excludes rotator cuff)


name: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft


name: Arthroplasty of elbow with distal humeral prosthetic replacement


name: Arthroplasty, wrist, with or without interposition, with or without external or internal fixation


name: Fasciotomy, palmar (eg, Dupuytren's contracture); percutaneous


name: Arthrotomy, with exploration, drainage, or removal of loose or foreign body; interphalangeal joint, each


name: Sesamoidectomy, thumb or finger (separate procedure)


name: Repair non-union, metacarpal or phalanx (includes obtaining bone graft with or without external or internal fixation)


name: Transfer, toe-to-hand with microvascular anastomosis; great toe wrap-around with bone graft


name: Transfer, toe-to-hand with microvascular anastomosis; other than great toe, single


name: Transfer, toe-to-hand with microvascular anastomosis; other than great toe, double


name: Transfer, free toe joint, with microvascular anastomosis


name: Capsulectomy or capsulotomy, hip, with or without excision of heterotopic bone, with release of hip flexor muscles (ie, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, tensor fascia latae, rectus femoris, sartorius, iliopsoas)


name: Arthroscopy, hip, diagnostic with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)


name: pneumonostomy with percutaneous drainage of abscess or cyst


name: Repair of non-structural prosthetic valve dysfunction with cardiopulmonary bypass (separate procedure)


name: Thrombolysis, cerebral, by intravenous infusion


name: Transfer of free jejunum with microvascular anastomosis


name: Exclusion of small intestine from pelvis by mesh or other prosthesis, or native tissue (eg, bladder or omentum)


name: percutaneous incision and drainage of abscess of appendix


name: Proctectomy, combined abdominoperineal pull-through procedure (eg, colo-anal anastomosis), with creation of colonic reservoir (eg, J-pouch), with diverting enterostomy when performed


name: Percutaneous drainage of retroperitoneal abscess


name: Exchange of previously placed abscess or cyst drainage catheter under radiological guidance (separate procedure)


name: Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube (separate procedure)


name: Drainage of perirenal or renal abscess, open


name: Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)


name: Laparoscopy, surgical; with drainage of lymphocele to peritoneal cavity


name: Laparoscopy, surgical; jejunostomy (eg, for decompression or feeding)


name: Laparoscopy, surgical; enterectomy, resection of small intestine, single resection and anastomosis


name: Laparoscopy, surgical, esophagogastric fundoplasty (eg, Nissen, Toupet procedures)


name: Fitting and insertion of pessary or other intravaginal support device


name: Drainage of ovarian abscess; vaginal approach, open


name: Fetal monitoring during labor by consulting physician (ie, non-attending physician) with written report; interpretation only


name: Removal of cerclage suture under anesthesia (other than local)


name: Bicoronal, transzygomatic and/or LeFort I osteotomy approach to anterior cranial fossa with or without internal fixation, without bone graft


name: Dilation of lacrimal punctum, with or without irrigation


name: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation


name: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; requiring general anesthesia


name: Radiological guidance (ie, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, or computed tomography), for percutaneous drainage (eg, abscess, specimen collection), with placement of catheter, radiological supervision and interpretation


name: Saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS), including color flow Doppler, when performed


name: Ultrasound, infant hips, real time with imaging documentation; dynamic (requiring physician or other qualified health care professional manipulation)


name: Basic metabolic panel (Calcium, total) This panel must include the following: Calcium, total (82310) Carbon dioxide (bicarbonate) (82374) Chloride (82435) Creatinine (82565) Glucose (82947) Potassium (84132) Sodium (84295) Urea nitrogen (BUN) (84520)


name: Electrolyte panel This panel must include the following: Carbon dioxide (bicarbonate) (82374) Chloride (82435) Potassium (84132) Sodium (84295)


name: Blood, occult, by peroxidase activity (eg, guaiac), qualitative; feces, consecutive collected specimens with single determination, for colorectal neoplasm screening (ie, patient was provided 3 cards or single triple card for consecutive collection)


name: Measurement of creatine kinase (CK/CPK) isoenzymes


name: Thyroid hormone (T3 or T4) uptake or thyroid hormone binding ratio (THBR)


name: Assay for anti-phosphatidylserine (phospholipid) antibody


name: Blood typing, for paternity testing, per individual; each additional antigen system


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunofluorescent technique; adenovirus


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunofluorescent technique; Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunofluorescent technique; Chlamydia trachomatis


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunofluorescent technique; cryptosporidium


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunofluorescent technique; Herpes simplex virus type 1


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunofluorescent technique; influenza A virus


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunofluorescent technique; Legionella pneumophila


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunofluorescent technique; respiratory syncytial virus


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunofluorescent technique; Treponema pallidum


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunofluorescent technique; Varicella zoster virus


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (eg, enzyme immunoassay [EIA], enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA], fluorescence immunoassay [FIA], immunochemiluminometric assay [IMCA]), qualitative or semiquantitative; adenovirus enteric types 40/41


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (eg, enzyme immunoassay [EIA], enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA], fluorescence immunoassay [FIA], immunochemiluminometric assay [IMCA]), qualitative or semiquantitative; Chlamydia trachomatis


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (eg, enzyme immunoassay [EIA], enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA], fluorescence immunoassay [FIA], immunochemiluminometric assay [IMCA]), qualitative or semiquantitative; Clostridium difficile toxin(s)


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (eg, enzyme immunoassay [EIA], enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA], fluorescence immunoassay [FIA], immunochemiluminometric assay [IMCA]), qualitative or semiquantitative; cryptosporidium


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (eg, enzyme immunoassay [EIA], enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA], fluorescence immunoassay [FIA], immunochemiluminometric assay [IMCA]), qualitative or semiquantitative; cytomegalovirus


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (eg, enzyme immunoassay [EIA], enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA], fluorescence immunoassay [FIA], immunochemiluminometric assay [IMCA]), qualitative or semiquantitative; Escherichia coli 0157


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (eg, enzyme immunoassay [EIA], enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA], fluorescence immunoassay [FIA], immunochemiluminometric assay [IMCA]), qualitative or semiquantitative; hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (eg, enzyme immunoassay [EIA], enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA], fluorescence immunoassay [FIA], immunochemiluminometric assay [IMCA]), qualitative or semiquantitative; hepatitis Be antigen (HBeAg)


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (eg, enzyme immunoassay [EIA], enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA], fluorescence immunoassay [FIA], immunochemiluminometric assay [IMCA]), qualitative or semiquantitative; hepatitis, delta agent


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (eg, enzyme immunoassay [EIA], enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA], fluorescence immunoassay [FIA], immunochemiluminometric assay [IMCA]), qualitative or semiquantitative; Histoplasma capsulatum


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (eg, enzyme immunoassay [EIA], enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA], fluorescence immunoassay [FIA], immunochemiluminometric assay [IMCA]), qualitative or semiquantitative; HIV-1


name: Infectious agent antigen detection by immunoassay technique (eg, enzyme immunoassay [EIA], enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay [ELISA], fluorescence immunoassay [FIA], immunochemiluminometric assay [IMCA]), qualitative or semiquantitative; HIV-2