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Wiki Diverting Colostomy????

Thread starter BEJEWELEDBUGG
Start date Jul 2, 2009

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BEJEWELEDBUGG

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Jul 2, 2009

#1

So does anybody have a clue how to code this ? I can't find anything like it.

Thanks,

Rebecca

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mjewett

Guru

Jul 6, 2009

#2

We need a little more info.... There are two codes: 44188 laparoscopic colostomy, or 44320 (open) Colostomy.

Melissa-CPC

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BEJEWELEDBUGG

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Jul 12, 2009

#3

it was laparoscopic but would it be just a colostomy? it was the diverting part that confused me.

Rebecca CPC- Exam date 8/8/09

Last edited: Jul 12, 2009

LTibbetts

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Jul 14, 2009

#4

Yes, it would be.

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