Laboratory exams assess organ function and screen for specific diseases such as cancer or infection. Diagnosis and Screening of Urologic Conditions
Each surgical code is built using a seven-character alphanumeric structure. While the "Root Operation" (the third character) defines the objective (e.g., Excision, Drainage, Repair), the diagnostic examination dictates which root operation is appropriate. Laboratory exams assess organ function and screen for
Investigating an elevated PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) or an abnormal digital rectal exam. CT showing a stone in a lower pole
In the field of surgical technology and urology, mastering Chapter 20 often means understanding the precise relationship between a patient’s symptoms and the diagnostic tools used to visualize the urinary and reproductive systems. Genitourinary (GU) surgery covers a vast range of procedures, from endoscopic stone removal to complex robotic prostatectomies. They list: intravenous pyelogram
CT showing a stone in a lower pole calyx with a long infundibulum → May require flexible nephroscopy, not rigid PCNL.
Matt flipped through his own copy. “Chapter 20… matching diagnostic exams… here. They list: intravenous pyelogram, retrograde urethrogram, renal ultrasound, cystourethroscopy, and MRI of the kidneys.”