Term: Hysterectomy

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2010-08-11

Definition:

A surgical operation to remove the uterus and, sometimes, the cervix. Removal of the body of the uterus without removing the cervix is referred to as a subtotal hysterectomy. Removal of the entire uterus and the cervix is referred to as a total hysterectomy. See MedlinePlus® - Health Topics - Hysterectomy for more information.

For a list of ICD-9-CM and CCI codes used to define hysterectomy, please see the Hysterectomy concept.

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