CPT^® 44310, Under Enterostomy-External Fistulization of Intestines Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 44310 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 incision to pull a small loop or segment of the small intestine, from either the ileum or jejunum, to connect to a small opening in the abdominal wall. He does this to provide direct access to the intestines for reasons such as emptying the intestines.

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Ileostomy help

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Ileostomy help

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[QUOTE="MarylouT, post: 403727, member: 170425"]Hello - If these were performed as open procedures, the codes are 44626 for ileostomy takedown with Hartmann closure, 44310 for creation of loop ileosto... [ Read More ]

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