CPT^® 44110, Under Excision Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 44110 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum).

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Summary

In this procedure, the provider excises one or more lesions from the affected part of the small or large intestine using a single incision. The procedure does not require creation of an anastomosis or fistula or bringing the intestine through the skin.

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[QUOTE="EricaR, post: 411638, member: 122318"]I would have asked the MD for clarification, it almost sounds like he resected just the area of concern and not an actual small bowel resection. I wonder... [ Read More ]

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