Hello all,
I am looking for a CPT for cauterizing the lower pole of the spleen capsule. Was looking at 38115 but that seems too much for what was done:
With the open abdomen and examination of the spleen, were able to cauterize the lower pole of the spleen by placing the electrocautery to 100 and cauterize the capsule of the spleen, then placed some Surgicel SNoW, which appeared to be an adequate hemostatic agent.
Any thoughts/suggestions greatly appreciated.
I am looking for a CPT for cauterizing the lower pole of the spleen capsule. Was looking at 38115 but that seems too much for what was done:
With the open abdomen and examination of the spleen, were able to cauterize the lower pole of the spleen by placing the electrocautery to 100 and cauterize the capsule of the spleen, then placed some Surgicel SNoW, which appeared to be an adequate hemostatic agent.
Any thoughts/suggestions greatly appreciated.