When a Patient Is Having a Hip Replacement, a Code

question 29

True/False

When a patient is having a hip replacement, a code for the resection of a joint is assigned in addition to the joint replacement code.

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Definitions:

Lancet

A small, sharp, and typically pointed surgical instrument used for making small incisions or punctures.

Semipermeable

Describes a barrier or membrane that allows certain substances to pass through it while blocking others.

Cell Wall

A rigid layer outside the plasma membrane of the cells of plants, fungi, and some bacteria, providing structural support and protection.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that surrounds a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.