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Apr 5th, 2011 - lhudson 47
CPT® code for sub-total colectomy w/ileo sigmoid anastamosis
I am asking for ideas on coding for a Open sub-total colectomy w/ileo sigmoid anastamosis please.
Apr 5th, 2011 - koatsj 160
re: CPT® code for sub-total colectomy w/ileo sigmoid anastamosis
I am assuming you would use 44140 as it was not a total colectomy. 44141, 44143 & 44144 are out because there was no colostomy and 44145-44147 is anastomosing the rectum which is not what your surgeon did so I would go with 44140.