Verna
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Hello wonderful people. I have questions regarding IP surgery and ICD-9 procedure coding. I've always been an OP coder, but now I am coding for our new surgeon. I'm trying to stuggle through this one, but it's very daunting. We had a patient who had the following:
1. Attempted subclavian central line placement (aborted). I know how to code an aborted procedure for an OP using modifiers, but can someone guide me for IP status?
2. Exploratory laparotomy with sigmoid permanent colostomy. I found the code for the permanent colostomy, but may I code the laparotomy separately or is it bundled?
3. Two chest tube placements in one day; one small tube inserted upper right anterior chest, and later that day a 20-French chest tube. Confused as how to code this one.
Any help or guidance would be much appreciated.
1. Attempted subclavian central line placement (aborted). I know how to code an aborted procedure for an OP using modifiers, but can someone guide me for IP status?
2. Exploratory laparotomy with sigmoid permanent colostomy. I found the code for the permanent colostomy, but may I code the laparotomy separately or is it bundled?
3. Two chest tube placements in one day; one small tube inserted upper right anterior chest, and later that day a 20-French chest tube. Confused as how to code this one.
Any help or guidance would be much appreciated.