CPT^® 44300, Under Enterostomy-External Fistulization of Intestines Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 44300 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Enterostomy-External Fistulization of Intestines Procedures.

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In this procedure, the provider uses an open approach to place a tube that connects the small intestines or cecum to a small external opening. The provider may perform this procedure for reasons such as direct feeding of the patient or to remove built up gas pressure in patients with intestinal obstructions.

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Jejunostomy tube placement

I see you posted this a little while back, but in case you are still looking for guidance, I agree with your choice of 44300. This code is for any tube for feeding/decompression that is inserted throu... [ Read More ]

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laparotomy with jejunostomy & gastrostomy tubes

Exploratory laparotomy with decompressing gastrostomy tube and feeding jejunostomy tube was done. I am reviewing 44300-open enterostomy tube, separate procedure. 43830-open gastrostomy tube, separate ... [ Read More ]

need help - Six stones ranging in size from 2 cm to 6 cm

An article copied from SuperCoder, its an older article but it may help; Reader Questions: Include 44300 When Doctor Places Drainage Tubes - Published on Fri, Sep 23, 2005 Question: How should I co... [ Read More ]

Laparoscopic approach

Yes, I have always been told that you can bill to the closest CPT code. Therefore you can use the 44300 for a Laparascopic approach.... [ Read More ]

Laparoscopic approach

If a doctor performs 44300 placement, enterostomy or cecostomy, tube via laparoscopic approach, can yo ucode it as 44300 or do you use the unlisted 44238?... [ Read More ]

Feeding Jejunostomy Tube Quandary

I'm wavering on the correct code: Abdomen was opened, surgeon explored omentum for disease, incision made to small bowel and tube was inserted into the small bowel and stammed up to the abdominal wall... [ Read More ]

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