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Laparoscopic Repair Procedure on the Intestines (Except Rectum) CPT® Code range 44227- 44227

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Laparoscopic Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum) 44227-44227 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 44227- 44227
Section 44227-44227
Laparoscopic Repair Procedure on the Intestines (Except Rectum)
44227
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if anastomosis was done with a synchronous resection (take-down/closure enterostomy w/resection) per lap then yes 44227 and it includes the closure of colostomy, and resection with anastomosis. See t... [ Read More ]
Sigmoid colectomy with colostomy reversal
Hi, I need to bill a laporoscopic sigmoid colectomy with colostomy reversal. I am looking at 44227, but does that include the colectomy? Or do I need 44204 and 44227? Thank you!... [ Read More ]
Colorectal surgery questions
[QUOTE="MarylouT, post: 403727, member: 170425"]Hello - If these were performed as open procedures, the codes are 44626 for ileostomy takedown with Hartmann closure, 44310 for creation of loop ileosto... [ Read More ]
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Lap colostomy reversal, lysis of adhesions, flex sig procedure.
I see 44227 only - lap closure of enterostomy, large or small, with resection and anastomosis. Flex done for leak test - normally not billed - adhesions appeared minimal and no time mentioned in note... [ Read More ]
Lap colostomy reversal, lysis of adhesions, flex sig procedure
Need help coding the following procedure. Not sure if coding this right so any input/corrections would be greatly appreciated. Not sure if I could add 22 modifier on 44227 for lysis of adhesions? I di... [ Read More ]
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