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Wiki CPT 38571(Laparoscopy) denied

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Hello, I have a question here.

Pt had procedure done by 2 different Dr.s

Surgeon 1 performed: 51597 & 38571 - 38571 was denied

Surgeon 2 performed: 50820 & 44120 - 44120 was denied.

Does anyone have any reasoning on whether or not 38571 is payable?

Thanks!
 
51597 is an open procedure, and 38571 is laproscopic, there would be no need to perform a laproscopic procedure once you have an open incision.
50820 includes intestine anastomosis therefore the 44120 cannot be charged separately.
 
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