GI Lab Note: This Patient Underwent an ERCP Balloon Dilation

question 22

Short Answer

GI lab note: This patient underwent an ERCP balloon dilation of the common bile duct. This would be reported with code __________________.

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Definitions:

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, characterized by physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability.

Homologous Chromosomes

Pairs of chromosomes in a diploid organism that are similar in shape, size, and genetic content, one inherited from each parent.

Atoms

The simplest units of all matter.

Element

A pure chemical substance consisting of one type of atom, distinguished by its atomic number.