als 17 ‘The Association of Registered Health Care Profe equipment. For questions regarding these new carriers, all the National Supplier Clearing House at 1-805-754-3051, (See che Introduction chapter ofthis book for your state's Regional carter) General Coding Terminology Abscess A localized collection of pus in any par ofthe body. Absorption ‘The process of nuttients passing from the intestine into the blood steatn, Action tremor A ype of tremor that occurs during voluntary movements, such as lifting a cup co one's mouth, Acute Severe, fora shore time. Adjuvant A substance chat i used in a vaccine to improve the immune response so that les vaccine is needed to produce a non-specific stimulacor of the immune response. Analgesia ‘Absence of pain in response to simulation that would normaly be painful. nin which a deficiency in the size or number of erythrocytes (red blood cells) or the amount of hemoglobin they contain limits the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and the tissue cells, Most anemias are caused by a lack of nutrients required for notmal erythrocyte synthesis, principally ion, vitamin B-12, and folic acid, Others result from a variety of conditions, such as hemorthage, genetic abnormalities, chronic disease states or drug toxicity Anesthesia ‘The absence of sensation, ether in a region of skin a region of the body, or as a coral loss of consciousness. “Local” anesthesia affects (numbs) a specific area ofthe body and “general” anesthesia results in unconscious (anesthesiologist induces sleep, and maintains unconsciousness co avoid sensation, Anesthetic ‘An agent of agents that produce regional anesthesia (certain part of the body) or general anesthesia (loss of consciousness) Aneurysm Dilation ofan artery, formed by a circumscribed enlargement of its wal. Saccular (berry) aneurysm. saclike bulging on one side of an artery usually arising a an arterial branching, Angina Pain or discomfort, pressure or squeezing, usually centered in the chest that results from diseased blood vessels restricting blood and oxygen flow to the heart, Tightness or heaviness in dhe arms, neck or jaw, shortness of breath, nausea, sweating, weakness or palpitations may be present. This is usually due toa cholesterol clogged artery to the heart. Angiogeam ‘An Xcray film of che hear or blood veses aftr inj the cardiovascular seruetuees. 1 dye within the heart or blood vessels, This enables visualization of Angiography ‘An X-ray that malees use of contrast dye injected into the coronary arteries to study blood circulation through the vessels. ‘The test allows physicians to measure the degrees of obstruction to blood flow. Circulation through an arcery is not considered seriously reduced until che inside diameter of the vessel is more than 50 10 70% obstrucced, ‘CPT is Copyright 2004 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.‘The Association of Registered Health Care Professionals® ‘A non-surgical echnique for treating diseased arteries by temporarily inflating a ciny ballodn inside an arcery to push aside plaque build-up. Anterior ‘A term used by medical professionals meaning atthe front of, or close to the front of the body. : Antibodies Specialized protcins produced by white blood cells that circulate in the blood. Antibodies seek and attach t foreign proteins, microorganisms, of toxins in order to neutralize them. They are part ofthe immune system. Anticoagulants ‘A medication thac keeps the blood from clotting, a blood thinner. Aorta Largest artery inthe body; delivers oxygen-rich blood fiom the heart to the rst ofthe body. Apnea Cessation of respiration; inability to get one’s breath. Arterioles ‘Smallest arteries in the body. Artetiosclerosis A disease process, commonly called hardening of the arteries, which includes a variety of conditions that cause artery walls to thicken and lose elasticity, Arthralgia Pain in a joint, usually due to archi Acthsitis Chronic or ongoi inflammation of joint Aspirate “To inhale foreign material into the windpipe (trachea). A significant reason forthe development of pneumonia. Ataxia Inability to coordinate movements and maintain posture; @ tendency to lose balance, Atherosclerosis A disease process that leads to the accumulation of a waxy substance (plaque) inside blood vessels. Atsium. One of the cwo upper chambers ofthe heart. The right atrium receives blood depleted of oxygen from the veins che lft atrium receives blood with fresh oxygen from the lungs. Atrophy ‘Awasting away or decrease in size ofa cell, tissue, organ, or part ofthe body caused by lack of nourishment, inactivity of loss of nerve supply. ‘outpuc” part ofa biological neuron, When a neuron fires a pulse of electrical activity flows along the axon. ‘Towards its end, or ends, che sxom splits inco a tee. The ends of the axon come into close contact with the dendrites of other neurons. These junctions ae termed synapses. Axons may be shor (a couple of millimeters) or long (eg, the axons of the nerves that run down the legs of reasonably large animal). ‘CPT* is Copyright 2004 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.Bacteria Single-celled organisms that multiply by cll division and cin cause disease in humans, plants or animals Biofeedback ‘Avnonednig technique used to creat a wide variety of pain conditions. A non-invasive electronic device is used to monitor various biologic responses (such as heart rate). Information is gathered and then used to teach the patient various control Biopsy {A procedure in which a tiny piece of a body par, such as the kidney or bladdes, is removed for examination under a microscope Blood Pressure Pressure ofthe blood against the walls of the blood vessels. Force exerted by the blood on the walls ofthe main arteries of the body, BP measurements are made both when the hear’ ventricles are contracting (systolic pressure), and when the ventricles ste attest (diastolic pressure). Tn a young adult, a healthy pressure averages 120 systolic and B0 diastolic (recorded as 120/80), Hypestension occurs when BP is too high: hypotension occurs when BP is too low. Cancer “Aterm for more than 100 diseases in which abnormal cells multiply without control and destroy normal body function. Capillasies ‘Microscopically smal blood vessels between arceres and veins chat disibuce oxygenated blood to the body's issues. Cartilage ‘The hard, thin layer of white glossy cissne chat covers the end of bone ata ‘minimum amount of fiction. This tissue allows motion co take place with a Catheter ‘Accatheter isa thin plastic rube that can be inserred into the body to make measurements ot add or remove fu catheter canbe introduced into an artery and moved toa location in the heart to measure pressure changes. Cell ‘The smallest nic of living struceue capable of independent existence, composed ofa membrane enclosed mass of protoplasm and concaining a nucleus or nucleo. For example, Central Nervous System (CNS) Part of the nervous system which consists ofthe brain and spinal cord, to which sensory impulses are transmitted, from which ‘motor impulses pass out, and which supervises and coordinates the actviy ofthe entire nervous system. Chronic Refers ro a disease or disorder thar shows little change in symptoms from day to day, but implies a continuing disease process ‘with progressive deterioration. Of long duration; frequently recurring. Cholesterol ‘Asubstance in animal issue thatisan essential component of cell membrenesand nerve fiber insulation, Cholesterol is important forthe metabolism and transport of fatty acids and in che production of hormones and Vitamin D. Cholesterol is manufactured by the liv, and is also presen in certain foods (eg, eg, Shellfish) There ae 2.types of cholesterol in the blood, high-density (HDL) and low-density (LDL) lipoproteins. Very low cholesterol levels may indicate malnutrition, Collagen ; The primary support of skin, tendon, bone, cartilage and connective tissu, collagen is a protein chemical substance. Also Jnown as the “glue” chat holds tissues together. Colon “The part ofthe large incstne beginning at and terminating at che end ofthe sigmoid flexure. CPT" is Copyright 2004 American Medical Association. All rights reserve