Scrotal Surgery
Epididymectomy
Product Summary: AMA rates Surgical excision of epididymis with spermatic cord block Item Number: 37613, 18262, 105 Why is it done? To remove a symptomatic painful epididymis post vasectomy. Pre-requirements An informed consent is required from the patient. This...
Excision of Spermatocoele/Epididymal Cyst
Item Number: 37623, 18262 Why is it done? Enlarged scrotum Could be uncomfortable The cyst can become so big that the enlarged scrotum...
Hydrocoelectomy
Product Summary: AMA rates Surgical removal of hydrocele via a scrotal incision with spermatic cord block Item Number: 30631, 18262, 105 Why is it done? Enlarged scrotum. Could be uncomfortable. Usually large and uncomfortable. Can become so big that it buries the...
Orchydectomy
Product Summary: AMA rates Simple surgical removal of a sick or no-functioning or painful testis, with/ without the placement of a prosthesis Item Number: 30641, 105 Why is it done? To remove a symptomatic non-functioning testis. To remove remnants of a testis after...
Scrotal Exploration for Testicular Torsion
Product Summary: AMA rates Surgical salvage of a twisted spermatic cord, with orchiopexy and spermatic cord block Item Number: 37604, 18262, 105 Who is susceptible? Newborn babies: Often missed diagnosis. 12-16 year old boys as their testes increase in size with...
Testis Biopsy or Semen Aspiration
Product Summary: AMA rates Trans cutaneous or open biopsy or aspiration of testis or epididymis as part of an infertility harvesting of sperm cells Item Number: 37605, 18262, 105; 37606, 18262, 105 Why is it done? To aspirate or biopsy testicular tissue for assisted...
Vasectomy
Product Summary: AMA rates Male sterilization procedure. With cord block for pain relief. Item Number: 37623, 18262, 105 Why is it done? For sterilization For completed family numbers For legal reasons such as sterilization of a mentally handicapped adult or minor. In...
Vaso-Vasostomy (Reversal)
Product Summary: AMA rates Surgical reversal of vasectomy using microscopy/ loops with card block for pain relief post-operatively. Item Number: HF260, 18262, 105 Why is it done? To reverse a vasectomy (sterilisation). Please bear in mind that this procedure has a 50%...