CPT^® 43337, Under Repair Procedures on the Esophagus

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 43337 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair Procedures on the Esophagus.

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Summary

Through an incision in the abdomen and chest, the provider performs repair of a paraesophageal hiatal hernia, where the stomach slides up next to the esophagus. The procedure includes fundoplication. The provider uses mesh or another prosthetic implantation. This code is not appropriate for a newborn.

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incisional herina ?

Hi Trent, After further research, I see that you would like to code 43336 vs. (dr.) 43337. In the OP not posted above, I did not see any indication of a mesh placement so I would agree with the 43336... [ Read More ]

incisional herina ?

I have a que[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]stion , I don't see the incisional hernia , I see the lengthen cpt code code 43338,and 43336 not sure on how to code this provider wants 4956... [ Read More ]

Robotic repair of paraesophageal hernia

Hi: I sure hope someone can assist me with this The surgeon did an Robotic assisted repair of paraesophageal hernia w/ mesh. Pt was placed in reverse trendelenburg position. Abdominal wall was prep... [ Read More ]

Robotic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair

Hi: I sure hope someone can assist me with this :p The surgeon did an Robotic assisted repair of paraesophageal hernia w/ mesh. Pt was placed in reverse trendelenburg position. Abdominal wall was ... [ Read More ]

Laparoscopic paraesophegeal hernia w/ Nissen

Laura, I am confused on your question; however, I will try and help you to the best of my ability. CPT 43328 is for a esophagogastric fundoplast via a thoroacotomy (this code does NOT include a herni... [ Read More ]

Lap repair of Hiatel hernia code?

Would 43336 or 43337 work?... [ Read More ]

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