CPT^® 43282, Under Laparoscopic Procedures on the Esophagus

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 43282 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Laparoscopic Procedures on the Esophagus.

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The provider performs repair of a paraesophageal hernia, where the stomach slides up next to the esophagus, using laparoscopy. He may also perform fundoplasty, wrapping part of the stomach around the esophagus. He implants mesh as part of the procedure.

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[QUOTE="cgaston, post: 433508, member: 19527"]I use 43282. The description doesn't state the fundo is [I]required[/I]; just that it is included [U]if[/U] it is performed.[/QUOTE] Thank you... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="g8trgrl76, post: 433496, member: 406138"]My surgeon, performed a Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Mesh, without Nissen Fundoplication. I am confused as to whether I should use t... [ Read More ]

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Paraesophageal repair with mesh question

My provider did a 43282 and I am wondering if the mesh included in this code is biologic or synthetic? I'm not seeing that there is a distinction made in the type of mesh so I wanted to see if anyone ... [ Read More ]

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From the NCCI Manual CHAPTER VI.F.10 [QUOTE]CPT codes 43281 and 43282 describe laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair with fundoplasty, if performed, without or with mesh implantation respectivel... [ Read More ]

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