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futuristic

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on: Jun 27, 2018

What does the acronym TURP mean? Explain the procedure.

Question 2

Select an ICD-9-CM code for hydrocele of spermatic cord.

raili21

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

It means transurethral resection of the prostate, or transurethral prostatectomy, in which a scope is inserted into the urethra to resect prostatic tissue.

Answer to Question 2

603.9

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