CPT^® 44213, Under Laparoscopic Excision Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 44213 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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In this laparoscopic add–on procedure, during the same session in which the provider performs partial colectomy, he also mobilizes the splenic flexure, a sharp bend between the transverse and the descending colon. The provider does this to prepare a suitable length of the colon in association with partial resection.

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[COLOR="red"][/COLOR]Hi- I need opinions please! I'm thinking [I]maybe 45397-52[/I]? No 44213 if 45397 is used. [B]I removed parts of this report since it was so long & highlight what I think were ... [ Read More ]

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