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Term: Hernia Repair
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2007-07-31
Definition:
Surgical repair of a hernia (i.e., protrusion of underlying tissue through a weakness in a muscular wall (usually of the lower abdomen)).
Defined using ICD-9-CM procedure codes 5300, 5301, 5302, 5303, 5310, 5311, 5312, 5313, 5314, 5315, 5316, 5317, 5321, 5329, 5331, and 5339.
Related terms
- ICD-9-CM
- International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, with Clinical Modifications (ICD-9-CM)
References
- De Coster C, Chateau D, Dahl M, Soodeen RA, McKeen N. Waiting Times for Surgery, Manitoba 1999/2000 to 2003/04. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)
Term used in
- Metge C, Chateau D, Prior H, Soodeen R, De Coster C, Barre L. Composite Measures/Indices of Health and Health System Performance. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2009. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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