CPT^® 44208, Under Laparoscopic Excision Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 44208 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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Summary

The provider performs laparoscopic partial colectomy, removing part of the colon. He creates a connection between the colon and rectum, called coloproctostomy. He also creates a colostomy, connecting an opening in the colon to an incision through the skin.

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Surgical Laparoscopic procedure with diagnostic Sigmoidoscopy

[QUOTE="jewlz0879, post: 510888, member: 22511"] Gastro coding is not in my wheelhouse, so I'm reaching out for a bit of help. A physician performed CPT 44208 and CPT45330. CPT 45330 has been denied... [ Read More ]

Surgical Laparoscopic procedure with diagnostic Sigmoidoscopy

Gastro coding is not in my wheelhouse, so I'm reaching out for a bit of help. A physician performed CPT 44208 and CPT45330. CPT 45330 has been denied as inclusive to CPT 44208 as 'REIMBURSEMENT IN... [ Read More ]

LAR with Ileostomy

There is significant disagreement on this both within coders and surgeons. Although the CPT book does say colostomy creation, it may apply to an ileostomy creation as well. When the code was developed... [ Read More ]

Laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy with colostomy

Look at 44208 and go from there. HTH... [ Read More ]

LAR with Ileostomy

This always confuses me. When our Dr. does a Lower Anterior Resection sometimes he will do a Ileostomy on the other side, not a colostomy. So is it still the same as 44208 or is it 44207 and 44310 ? ... [ Read More ]

Colostomy takedown, Splenic flexure takedown, hernia repair, and xenograft

In order to help with the coding we would need to see the entire operative report. But from what I am looking at, 44213 laparoscopy mobilization take-down is ONLY payable with 44204-44208. I don't s... [ Read More ]

Laparascopic low anterior resection end colostomy

Encoder says the remaining rectum and colon is anastamosed for CPT 44208 and this report doesnt seem to mention the anastamosis unless I'm missing it???... [ Read More ]

Laparascopic low anterior resection end colostomy

44208... [ Read More ]

Laparascopic low anterior resection end colostomy

44208 vs 44206 or ??? DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: The patient was brought to operating room and placed in the supine position under general anesthesia and intubated. The patient's abdomen was prepped... [ Read More ]

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