Otolaryngology Coding Alert

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Esophageal Suture Repairs Gun Shot Wound

Question: I am trying to code a right thoracotomy with direct repair of a transected thoracic esophagus for a gun shot wound. Would I use an unlisted procedure code for this?Florida SubscriberAnswer: No, we recommend 43415 (Suture of esophageal wound or injury; transthoracic or transabdominal approach) for the type of repair you describe.
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