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Is The Tear On My Tonsils Classified As Tonsillectomy?
Having recently consulted an ENT and was told that there is a tear on my tonsils causing intermittent pain. He said that it was not necessary to remove the tonsil bot to do a Laser on the tonsil. I like to know if this is still classified as tonsillectomy as far as health insurance claim goes?
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
hello,thanks for your query, tonsillectomy can be done by two technique where with conventional instruments,another one is laser surgery,both requires general anesthesia. laser widely used in patients with bleeding disorders.results from both the procedure is same. conventional one is cost effective.hope i have answered your query.all the best. take care.
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