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How do I code laparoscopic lysis of adhesions for a patient 11 days post gastric bypass. The patient returned to the hospital with severe epigastric pain. The physician performed a laparoscopy and noted a partial obstruction at the mesocolic defect. Some sutures were cut to relieve the obstruction.
 
Check CPT index

Look in your CPT book index for ENTEROLYSIS

Don't forget your modifier, since this in an unplanned return to the OR for a related procedure during the postoperative period of a previous surgery.

Hope that helps,

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
 
44180

I agree with the above - laparoscopic enterolysis 44180 & -78 modifier if within postop.
 
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