2006-12-03 08:33:12 · 7 answers · asked by kaesous 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes.. it was listed on my insurance as surgery.
2006-12-03 08:34:45 · answer #1 · answered by Paige 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. However there are different types of surgical procedures, some more risky than others. A biopsy of the skin is minor and holds very little risk. A biopsy of the lung however requires a hospital stay and can be life-threatening. But anytime you cut into the body it is called a surgical procedure.
Signed--Licensed Nurse
2006-12-03 08:36:40 · answer #2 · answered by cmmerritt@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I have had a few. They were considered minor surgical procedures as they were either done in the office or as an outpatient. Unless it is a needle biopsy. That is a little different.
2006-12-03 08:37:25 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normally considered a form of surgery, though this can vary from patient to patient, biopsy to biopsy. There are out patient biopsies and inpatient biopsies, depending on if they are invasive or not.
Most topical biopsies are out-patient procedures and are considered minor surgery at most.
2006-12-03 08:36:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
A simple out-patient procedure.
2006-12-03 08:35:32 · answer #5 · answered by bartman40467 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is a surgcal procedure, depending on where it is located you might be sore for a few days
2006-12-03 08:44:20 · answer #6 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES IT IS.YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE PUT ASLEEP FOR SOMETHING TO BE CONSIDERED A SURGERY.
2006-12-03 08:35:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋