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Patient has a tumor which is infected and a lap band provided for obesity is removed by physician I via laparotomy. Physician II (who guides the laparotomy) decides to also perform a partial gastrectomy. Do you code physician I as an
assistant for the partial gastrectomy, or can physician I report an unlisted code for open removal of lap band? The port was removed later in the procedure by Physician II.
Thank you in advance!
assistant for the partial gastrectomy, or can physician I report an unlisted code for open removal of lap band? The port was removed later in the procedure by Physician II.
Thank you in advance!