CPT^® 43305, Under Repair Procedures on the Esophagus

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 43305 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair Procedures on the Esophagus.

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Summary

The provider performs plastic repair or reconstruction of an esophageal defect through a cervical, or neck, incision. He also incises and repairs the fistula between the trachea and esophagus.

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any takers??

[QUOTE="Jamie Dezenzo, post: 173989, member: 1607"]:confused: Our doc did 43200, 43450 and 31622 to rule out recurrent carcinoma of the tongue but at the end of the note "The endotracheal tube was ... [ Read More ]

any takers??

:confused: Our doc did 43200, 43450 and 31622 to rule out recurrent carcinoma of the tongue but at the end of the note "The endotracheal tube was then removed back and forth and multiple 3-0 Vicryl... [ Read More ]

tracheoesophageal fistula

:DHello all, Our doc did 43200, 43450 and 31622 to rule out recurrent carcinoma of the tongue but at the end of the note "The endotracheal tube was then removed back and forth and multiple 3-0 Vicry... [ Read More ]

fistula question

Hello all, Our doc did 43200, 43450 and 31622 to rule out recurrent carcinoma of the tongue but at the end of the note "The endotracheal tube was then removed back and forth and multiple 3-0 Vicryl ... [ Read More ]

trachea-innominate artery fistula

I'm confused - codes 43305 and 43312 are for fistulas of the esophagus. Didn't you say this was between the trachea and innominate artery?? I definitely don't think that is a common thing! I think y... [ Read More ]

trachea-innominate artery fistula

Sorry. 43305 is going in through the neck. My surgeon went in through the rib cage. 43312... Not sure if this encompasses everything I am looking for, but I will for sure ask my surgeon. I read an art... [ Read More ]

trachea-innominate artery fistula

did you look at 43305 or 43312? Its hard to tell without the procedure note.... [ Read More ]

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