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Sep 28th, 2011 - phyeastwork 3 

Duodenal resection open

hi,
i am new to gastro surgery and need some help with coding an open duodenal resection and gastrotomy with wedge resection of gastric mass.
After resecting 4 inches of duodenum the ends of the duodenum brought together side by side, made an enterotomy in each limb, passedstapler and fired, creating side to side functional end to end anastomosis. After exploring stomach, completely extirpated lesion sent to path. Closed gastrotomy in layers. I need some help with CPT® codes. 43610 is a thought for gastric resection but not sure for duodenal resection.

Sep 28th, 2011 - koatsj 160 

re: Duodenal resection open

Look at 44120

Sep 28th, 2011 - phyeastwork 3 

re: Duodenal resection open

i can't believe i didnt see that when i ruled out 44110. thanks. and do you agree with my 43610?

Sep 28th, 2011 - koatsj 160 

re: Duodenal resection open

Yes



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