Hello - any bariatric coders out there?
Patient has an ulcer at the jejunal limb post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Surgeon did an exploratory laparotomy with oversewing of the marginal ulcer.
I am looking at 43840 but it does not talk about the jejunum...any thoughts?
Greatly appreciate feedback!
Debbie W![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Patient has an ulcer at the jejunal limb post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Surgeon did an exploratory laparotomy with oversewing of the marginal ulcer.
I am looking at 43840 but it does not talk about the jejunum...any thoughts?
Greatly appreciate feedback!
Debbie W