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basiliximab
Babinski sign Deep tendon reflex elicited by taking
the handle of the reflex hammer and running it up
the bottom of the foot. The big toe will dorsiflex or
extend up as a normal reaction in infants. This is
considered an abnormal finding in older patients,
indicating a lesion in the central nervous system,
usually in the pyramidal tract. Synonym(s):
Babinski’s phenomenon or toe sign or toe phenomenon
baclofen Muscle relaxant to reduce painful muscle
spasms from multiple sclerosis or injury.
Intrathecal injection is given for patients who can’t
tolerate oral dosing. This medication is also
frequently delivered through an implantable pump.
Pharmacologic Class: Chlorophenyl derivative
(GABA derivative). Synonym(s): skeletal muscle
relaxant Clofen, Kemstro, Lioresal, Lioresal
intrathecal
Bactocill See oxacillin sodium.
Bactrim IV See sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim.
Pharmacologic Class: Sulfonamide and folate
antagonist antibiotic. Synonym(s): Apo-Sulfatrim,
Apo-Sulfatrim DS, Bactrim DS, Cotrim, Cotrim DS,
Novo-Trimel, Novo-Trimel DS, Resprim, Roubac,
Septra, Septra DS, Septra IV, Septrin, SMZ-TMP
Baker’s cyst Sac filled with clear synovial fluid in
adults, usually secondary to disease inside the
joint, located on the back of the knee in the
popliteal fossa area. In children, the cyst usually
represents a ganglion of one of the tendons in the
knee. Diagnosis of Baker’s cyst is reported with
ICD-9-CM code 727.51. Removal of Baker’s cyst is
reported with CPT code 27345.
Baker’s Cyst
BAL in oil See dimercaprol.
balanitis Inflammation of the glans penis, most often
affecting uncircumcised males. The most common
underlying condition is diabetes, although balanitis
is also associated with poor hygiene, CHF,
chemical irritation, cirrhosis and allergies to drugs.
This condition is reported with ICD-9-CM code
605.
Ballotment test Test for joint stability between the
lunate and triquetrum bones of the wrist. The
lunate is stabilized with one hand and the
triquetrum with the other, then one is pushed
down while the other is lifted up. If there is pain
and crepitus this test is positive for instability.
BALT Bronchial associated lymphoid tissue.
Banflex A muscle relaxant used for stiff and sore
muscles secondary to injury or trauma.
Bankart deformity or lesion Osteochondral
fracture or detachment of the inferior glenoid
labrum, the ring of fibrocartilage attached to the
rim of the glenoid cavity of the scapula, occurring
with anterior shoulder dislocation. A Bankart
procedure is done to repair the labrum with
capsulorrhaphy and is reported with CPT code
23455.
bariatric Pertaining to supplies, services, or
diagnoses assigned to the treatment of obesity,
bariatric surgery seeks to reduce the patient’s
weight by restricting the amount of food that can
be held in the stomach and/or by reducing the
body’s ability to absorb nutrients. There are
specific CPT and ICD-9-CM procedure codes to
describe these surgeries, and also specific HCPCS
Level II codes to describe supplies required to
accommodate bariatric patients. The diagnosis
associated with these supplies and procedures is
morbid obesity, reported with ICD-9-CM code
278.01.
barium Contrast agent ingested before x-rays of the
digestive tract. It can also be used as an enema to
study the large bowel. Synonym(s): Synthetic
baryta, blanc fixe
Bartter’s Syndrome Inability of the kidney to
reabsorb potassium. Also known as urinary
potassium wasting or juxtaglomerular cell
hyperplasia, common symptoms include weakness,
muscle cramps, urinary frequency and constipation
and is reported with ICD-9-CM code 255.13.
Baker’s cyst
connected to
knee joint
synovial cavity
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aztreonam Bacteriocidal agent to kill susceptible
bacteria systemically, such as in cases of septicemia
and skin infections. It is also used against bacteria
commonly infecting the urinary tract and lower
respiratory tract and for gynecological and postsurgical infections. Supply is reported with HCPCS
Level II code S0073. Pharmacologic Class:
Monobactam
basiliximab Drug used as one part of an
immunosuppressive medication regimen
specifically to prevent organ rejection in kidney
transplant patients. Supply is reported with
HCPCS Level II code Q2019. Pharmacologic
Class: Recombinant chimeric human monoclonal
antibody IgG 1k. Synonym(s): Simulect
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