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[thejewel]

if a scope makes it to the the 2nd part of duodenum and a non bleeding gstric ulcer w/visible vessel was found in the antrum. it was bout 8mm in dimension. One ligature is successully place . no bleeding during the proc.

is ligature the same as "controll of bleeding.

would i code this 43255. can someone help if possible

 

[coachlang3]

Sounds more like a band ligation (43244)

 

[blathrop19@gmail.com]

Isn't 43244 just for varices? I would probably go with 43255

Bob

 

[coachlang3]

Yeah after doing a bit more research I would guess that 43255 would be sufficient. Either is partially correct though.

43255 is to control bleed, any method-but theres no bleeding here

43244 band ligation, varices-no varices here (but there is a vessel and that is what was banded?)