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A	Abdominoplasty Removal of skin and fat in the stomach area, also known as a 'tummy tuck.'
	All Other Procedures This term covers any procedure not included elsewhere by a specific term
	Appendectomy Surgical removal of the appendix

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B	Biopsy in OR Removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory testing; does not include biopsies of the breast
	Bladder Surgery Operations to restore control of urination or to remove a bladder tumour.
	Bowel Resection Removal of part of the large or small intestine due to disease or blockage; includes gastrointestinal bypass.
	Breast Biopsy Surgical removal of a small piece of breast tissue for laboratory testing.
	Breast Reconstruction Rebuilding of a breast, includes placement or removal of breast implants, removal of scar tissue associated with implants, other repair, and other alteration of the breast.
	Breast Reduction Removal of breast tissue to reduce the size of the breast.

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C	CSF Drainage Procedures to alleviate pain caused by injury to the spine including removal of portions of bone or disc and the injection of bone like material to restore the spine.
	Cataract Surgery Replacement of the clouded natural lens of the eye with an artificial lens to improve vision.
	Cholecystectomy Removal of the gall bladder.
	Colostomy/Ileostomy Diversion of a healthy part of the intestine to a bag outside of the body.
	Cranial Surgery Removal of a small part of the skull, usually to prevent a build up of pressure caused by the brain's swelling or surgery directly on brain tissue.
	Cyst/Ganglion Removal Removal of fluid from a balloon like sack (cyst) or solid mass of tissue (ganglion).

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D	D&C and Related Surgery Removal of part or all of a layer of the lining of the uterus.
	Dental Surgery Includes removal and repair of teeth.

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E	Examination Under Anaesthetic This term covers any examination not covered elsewhere by a specific term
	Excision Gynecomastia Removal of breast tissue to reduce the size of the breast in men.
	Excision Lesion/Tumour Surgical removal of a lesion or tumour

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F	Facial Bone Reconstruction Surgery that alters the bones in the face to repair damage or defects.
	Fallopian Tube/Ovarian Surgery Includes removal of one or both ovaries, with or without also removing the attached fallopian tube, tying or removal of the fallopian tubes, and testing the fallopian tubes for blockages.
	Fistula Repair - Non Vascular Repair of an abnormal canal that has formed inside the body; does not include blood vessels.
	Foot/Ankle Surgery Includes repair of the ankle bone using a small camera and instruments inserted through a small incision; also includes bunion treatment.
	Foreign Body Removal Surgery Surgical removal of loose or foreign objects in the body
	Fracture Repair Surgery to repair a broken bone.
	Free Flap Graft Movement of a section of skin/tissue from one area of the body to another.

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G	Gastrostomy/Jejunostomy Insertion of a gastronomy or jejunostomy tube

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H	Hand/Wrist Surgery Repair or internal (scope) examination of the hand, fingers, or wrist, including treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.
	Hernia Repair - Abdominal Repair of a tear or weakness in the inner lining of the abdominal wall; includes all types of abdominal hernia repair.
	Hernia Repair - Hiatal Repair of a tear or weakness in the upper part of stomach/chest that has resulted in a hernia.
	Hip Replacement Replacement of the hip joint or repair of an existing artificial hip.

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K	Kidney/Bladder Stone Removal Removal of stones in the kidney or bladder by various methods.
	Knee - ACL Repair Repair of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee
	Knee - Meniscectomy Removal of part or all of the two rubbery disks in the knee joint called the medial meniscus and the lateral meniscus.
	Knee Arthroscopy Examination of the inside of the knee using a small camera on the end of a flexible tube.
	Knee Replacement Replacement of the knee joint with an artificial one.

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L	Laparoscopy Surgical examination or repair of the inside of the body by making a small incision in the stomach area and inserting a small camera and/or tools on the end of a flexible tube.
	Laparotomy Surgical examination or repair of the inside of the body by making an incision through the stomach area.
	Lens & Vitreous (non-cataract) Surgery Surgery of the eye's vitreous or lens.
	Ligament Surgery Repair of a tendon, the fiber that connects muscle to bone.
	Lipectomy Removal of fatty tissue under the skin.
	Lung Surgery Removal of part or all of a lung.

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M	Male Reproductive Surgery Includes removal of the foreskin of the penis, usually performed on infant males, and the cutting of the tubes through which sperm travel, as a method of birth control.
	Mastectomy Complete removal of the breast.
	Mastoidectomy Removal of infected portions of the mastoid bone behind the ear; may also include drainage or removal of the middle ear.
	Myringotomy Other surgeries to the inner or outer ear; includes repair, reconstruction, and removal of cysts.

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N	Nasal Surgery Surgery to repair the nose or septum (partition between the nasal cavities) or both, including removal of polyps.
	Nerve Surgery Repair, severing, or moving a nerve to reduce pain; does not include carpal tunnel (see Hand/Wrist); does include nerve block procedures for pain control.

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O	Oral Cavity & Pharynx Surgery Surgery performed on the oral cavity or pharymx (area behind the mouth and nasal cavity)
	Other Ear Surgery Other surgeries to the inner or outer ear; includes repair, reconstruction, and removal of cysts.
	Other Eye Surgery Includes surgery of the eye lids, tear ducts, cornea, and other parts of the eye, and the removal of growths.
	Other Joint Reconstruction Repair of any joint in the body, e.g. elbow.
	Other Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery involving the skeletal system that is not defined separately, including removal or repair of all or part of a limb, bone, muscle, fascia, artificial bones or joints, or removal of scar tissue from tendons.
	Other Urology Surgery Includes removal of all or part of a kidney, drainage of fluid near the testes, or examination or repair of the ureter.

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P	Parotidectomy Removal of the parotid gland, a salivary gland near the ear.

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R	Rectal Surgery Removal of fissures, fistula, and hemorrhoids from the anus, and repair of rectal prolapse.

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S	Scope of Chest Examination of the lungs or chest using a small camera on the end of a flexible tube.
	Shoulder Surgery Examination, replacement or repair of the shoulder joint.
	Sinus Surgery Removal of blockages in the sinuses (the spaces filled with air in some of the bones of the skull).
	Skin Surgery Replacement of damaged skin with healthy skin; alteration of a scar to improve function or appearance; other removal of one or more layers of skin in a particular area.
	Skin Tumour Removal Removal of abnormal skin including tumors.
	Spinal/Back Surgery Procedures to alleviate pain caused by injury to the spine including removal of portions of bone or disc and the injection of bone like material to restore the spine.

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T	Tendon Surgery Repair of a tendon, the fiber that connects muscle to bone.
	Thoracotomy Other surgeries that involve opening of the chest wall.
	Thyroidectomy Removal of the thyroid and/or parathyroid gland.
	Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy Removal of the tonsils and/or adenoids in the throat, usually due to repeated infection.
	Tympanoplasty Repair of the ear drum or small bones of the middle ear; may include insertion of cochlear implants to improve hearing.

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U	Uterine Surgery Surgery of the uterus including uterine suspension, removal of part of the uterine lining (D&C), complete removal of the uterus, removal of the cervix, fibroids, or polyps.

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V	Vaginal Repair Repair of the vagina, including removal or reconstruction of internal or external areas, and repair of vaginal hernia.
	Varicose Veins Ligation/Stripping Closing off or removal of veins that have become damaged, enlarged, and twisted (varicose veins).
	Vascular Surgery - Other Insertion, replacement, or repair of synthetic grafts that connect blood flowing through the body to an external device to clean the blood (dialysis); repair of any artery not in the heart, or removal of materials that can block the flow of blood

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W	Wound/Laceration Care Procedures to treat infection or scarring in or around a cut in the skin; does not include eye surgery.

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