CPT^® 44055, Under Incision Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 44055 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

In this procedure, the provider makes an incision to reach the affected part of the intestine other than the rectum. She alleviates and derotates the intestinal malrotation by reduction or by destruction of bands of tissue kinking the duodenum.

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Probably 44055.... [ Read More ]

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