CPT^® 44391, Under Endoscopic Stomal Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 44391 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopic Stomal Procedures.

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The provider examines the portion of the colon that remains after a colon removal procedure using a colonoscope, a tubular instrument with a light source and camera. He inserts the scope through a previously placed colostomy stoma, an opening on the skin of a surgically created passageway into the colon. He identifies and repairs areas of internal bleeding.

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Can I bill for prevention of bleeding angiodysplastic lesion w/o bleeding see note below please

The ENDOSCOPY was introduced through the sigmoid colostomy and advanced to the terminal ileum, with identification of the appendiceal ... [ Read More ]

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[SIZE=2][FONT=arial]I would code 44391 as it is defined as "[COLOR=#000000]The endoscope is introduced through the colostomy opening" which matches your description.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]... [ Read More ]

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Procedure: ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY FOLLOWED BY LIMITED ENDOSCOPY THROUGH COLOSTOMY. Description: During EGD, the colostomy appliance filled with BRB. The gastroscope was inserted 15-20 cm into the... [ Read More ]

Control of bleeding thru stoma

Patient found to have bleeding ileal fistula. Bleeding was controlled by cauterization through the stoma. Any suggestions for most appropriate since none are exact? Closest seems to be 44391 whic... [ Read More ]

Physician says 45380 and 44391 Do you agree?

Help! One of my physicians supplied me with a charge sheet that says 45380 and 44391. This is the documentation he provided. Pre-procedure Diagnoses 1. CROHN'S DISEASE OF SMALL INTESTINE (555.0... [ Read More ]

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