Wiki takedown of ileostomy and mucous fistula with repair of parastomal hernia

[rgrimes]

Physician did a take down of ileostomy and mucous fistula with repair of parastomal hernia.

What code(s) work for this situation. I have 44625 for takedown of ileostomy with resection and anastomosis other than colorectal. Is there a separate code for repair of parastomal hernia or is it included in this?

Thank you

Ruth Ann

 

[mjewett]

I'm thinking parastomal hernia repair would be included in the closure of the ostomy site takedown. It's probably not separately billable. Unless it's a separate incision site altogether.