Reader Questions:
Esophageal Suture Repairs Gun Shot Wound
Published on Thu Apr 08, 2010
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.