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Anesthesia Code for a Tympanostomy of the Left Ear Performed

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Anesthesia code for a tympanostomy of the left ear performed on an 11-month-old female.
CPT Codes: _____________, _____________


Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response during stressful or threatening situations.

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, released during stress and excitement, increasing heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in the body's response to stress, increasing heart rate and blood pressure among other functions.

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