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Wiki Control of bleeding thru stoma

Thread starter amoore6664
Start date Apr 4, 2014

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amoore6664

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Apr 4, 2014

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 which is colonoscopy thru stoma, control of bleeding. Pt has an end ileostomy.

Thank you for your review.

Annellen Moore CPC
Certified Medical Coder
Annapolis Billing Services
621 Ridgely Ave. Ste 404
Annapolis MD 21401

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