CPT^® 44385, Under Endoscopic Stomal Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 44385 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopic Stomal Procedures.

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The provider passes an endoscope through the anus and examines a previously created small intestinal pouch and the anastomosis, the connection between the ileal pouch and the anus. If he sees any areas of abnormal mucosa or tissue, he takes samples using a brush passed through the scope or irrigates the area with warm saline and aspirates the washings through the scope. He sends the specimens to the laboratory for diagnostic analysis.

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colonoscopy on pt w/ total proctocolectomy w/ ileoanal anastomosis

CPT book page 368 says to "Report pouch endoscopy codes (44385, 44386) for endoscopic examination of a patient who has undergone resection of colon with ileo-anal anastomosis (eg, J-pouch)".... [ Read More ]

Looposcopy with removal of right ureteral stent

[b]looposcopy ?[/b] how about 44385/50688... [ Read More ]

Cystopscopy through an ileal conduit

[QUOTE="tylene1993, post: 348529, member: 186920"]What billing code would you use for a cystoscopy with removal of ureteral stent via ileal conduit in a patient who has had a prior cystectomy? Thank ... [ Read More ]

Colonoscopy when patient has no colon

Check 44385/44386-This is the closest in code description for the service being performed. You may need to use Mod 52 as a reduced service.... [ Read More ]

Bladder Pouch Scope

Look toward 44380, 44385 depending on what sort of pouch you have.... [ Read More ]

Stone Removal from Indiana Pouch

My physician removed stones from an Indiana Pouch...initially with ESWL and then 2 weeks later with laser lithotripsy....I have searched all my resources and the only thing I can come up with is 44385... [ Read More ]

small bowel endoscopy w/ enterectomy & ileostomy

Can I code this? Physician did a small bowel endoscopy via ileostomy- he scoped her and then terminated the procedure as there was a massive tumor. He took the patient to the recovery area to consult ... [ Read More ]

Colonoscopy and Pouchoscopy

44385 is incorrect! The code states small intestinal pouch. The rectal stump is surgically created, but only by dividing the colon above it which leaves the remaining rectum intact. 45330 would be mo... [ Read More ]

Colonoscopy and Pouchoscopy

I would code this 44394, 44385. This is a first for me so I am not 100% sure. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance :confused: _____________________________________________________ PROCEDURE PERF... [ Read More ]

Ileoscopy with foreign body removal

I need help with a code for an Ileoscopy with foreign body removal. Here is the procedure: Digital exam was performed with my 5th digit through the tract. The scope was then advanced through the tr... [ Read More ]

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