Anesthesia Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Consider 00790 for Sigmoid Colectomy Anesthesia
Published on Tue Sep 06, 2016
Question: I have a chart with the following description of the procedure performed:
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Answer: The correct choice is 00790 (Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in upper abdomen including laparoscopy; not otherwise specified). It carries seven base units.
Sigmoid colectomy with intersphincteric completion proctectomy, creation of end colostomy, levatorplasty, and insertion of Parietex mesh for prevention of parastomal hernia.
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