Wiki Ileocectomy - Surgeon removed 8 inches

[vkratzer]

Surgeon removed 8 inches of ileum as well as the cecum. Not sure if 44160 would be correct or if 44120 would be more appropriate. Unelss there is another code that I am totally overlooking. Appreciate any help.

VKratzer

 

[jbthomas]

Colectomy Codes

If this is an open procedure, and we are discussing one - 8 inch section of the colon and terminal ileum, with anastomosis, without a colostomy, then yes the procedure code is 44160. (Laparoscopic 44205.) The code 44120 is for a resection of small intestine only.

 

[vkratzer]

Thank you.