CPT^® 44010, Under Incision Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 44010 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum).

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Summary

The provider explores the abdomen and duodenum through an abdominal incision. He examines the duodenum for diseased tissue, a lesion, or foreign body. Depending on what he finds, he excises the diseased tissue, takes a biopsy, or removes the foreign body.

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The duodenum is part of the small intestine. was this done open or laparoscopically? Without an op report I can only provide suggestions, but you might want to take a look at 44010, 44110, 44120 or 4... [ Read More ]

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