TKelsey
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need help in coding multiple operative procedures - 78 year old patient had the following surgical findings: pelvic abscess made up of small bowel into the retrouterine position. Within the abscess is perforated appendicitis with a perforation at the base of the appendix at the cecal wall - operative procedures include exploratory laparatomy with drainage of pelvic abscess,appendectomy and relief of small bowel obstruction. How could this be coded? Thanks!