CPT^® 44206, Under Laparoscopic Excision Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 44206 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Laparoscopic Excision Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum).

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The provider laparoscopically removes part of the colon. He connects the end attached to the stomach to an opening in the abdomen called a stoma. He closes the distal segment of the cut intestine.

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Coding for Physician Assistant (PA) services

Can a colon & rectal practice bill for a physician assistant's (PA) services for inpatient procedures (i.e. 44140, 44150, 44160, 44205, 44206, 44207)? If so, how much of the physician's billing amount... [ Read More ]

Billing for Physician Assistant - Colon Rectal surgery

Can a colon & rectal practice bill for a physician assistant's services for inpatient procedures (i.e. 44140, 44150, 44160, 44205, 44206, 44207? If so, how much of the physician's billing amount can ... [ Read More ]

Rhophylac

Coding and Billing question regarding: Rhophylac 1500 IU for intravenous or intramuscular Injection. *NDC 44206-300-01* Description: Rho (D) Immune Globulin Intravenous full-dose 300mcg Is CPT ... [ Read More ]

Laparascopic low anterior resection end colostomy

you're right.............he closed it 44206. Good job!!!... [ Read More ]

Laparascopic low anterior resection end colostomy

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Code-CPT code for Resection

[b]Hartman type procedure[/b] CPT lists two codes, one of which should meet your needs: [LIST] [*]44143 Colectomy, partial; with end colostomy and closure of distal segment (Hartmann type procedure) ... [ Read More ]

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