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Feb 1st, 2012 - Streeter 1
Laparoscopic Fundoplasty
Does the code 43280 include repair of the hiatal hernia. Have 2 different articles, one indicating to use 43280 for both, as the repair would be incidental. Another article indicates to use 43281.
Thanks
Feb 1st, 2012 - koatsj 160
re: Laparoscopic Fundoplasty
43280 is just the lap Nissen procedure. It does NOT include the repair of the hernia. 43281 is the fundoplasty with hernia repair w/out mesh and 43282 is w/ mesh.