Nov 17, 2011 · Question: The surgical note says that the surgeon performed a laparoscopic "partial cecectomy," which involved stapling across the cecum. How should we code the procedure? Ohio …

Feb 12, 2008 · What CPT code should I use for a laparoscopic cecectomy for the removal of a lesion/polyps? Our office had originally chosen 44110 until we noticed that it was for an open …

Nov 19, 2012 · Dr. did a Laparoscopic appendectomy with partial cecectomy w/out anastomoses, there was no interuption of the colon bowel flow. Does anyone know how to code this?

May 18, 2021 · There was healthy noninflamed cecum between the terminal ileum and the appendiceal orifice. I elected to do a partial cecectomy by stapling the distal cecum in a transverse fashion with …

Oct 22, 2019 · I am on the fence with coding for a laparoscopic partial cecectomy (partial cecum and appendix stump) without anastomosis. Patient is S/P appendectomy, many years ago, and …

Mar 27, 2017 · PROCEDURE PERFORMED: LAPAROSCOPIC CECECTOMY A #5 trocar was placed in the left upper quadrant. #5, 30-degree laparoscope was placed in the abdomen. There was no …

Sep 3, 2020 · We are coding a surgery for a Laparoscopic appendectomy with partial cecectomy. Based on the clinic note, both procedures were planned due to an appendiceal orifice polyp. We have two …

Jul 6, 2010 · I have coded this same scenario using the Lap Appendectomy ie 44970 with 44204 and added the modifier due to code 44970 is a column 2 code for 44204, but a modifier is allowed in …

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 44238 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Laparoscopic Procedures on the …

Mar 20, 2012 · I need some help on this procedure...laparoscopic hand assisted ileo cecectomy. I would use 44202. Is this correct?