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Laparoscopic procedures for pediatric surgery
Since laparoscopic procedures are becoming so prevalent, is there a site where I might obtain these codes. Even just general surgery lap codes would be of a great help. Thanks, Linda
re: Laparoscopic procedures for pediatric surgery
Check CPT® Index for codes: laparoscopic surgery procedures include:
Anti-reflux operations (Nissen fundoplication)
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
astrostomy placement
Intestinal resection
Nephrectomy (Kidney removal)
Ovarian cystectomy
Pectus excavatum repair (Nuss procedure)
Pull-through for Hirschsprung's disease
Pull-through for imperforate anus
Pyloromyotomy
Splenectomy
Inguinal hernia repair
Diaphragmatic hernia
Thoracoscopic (through the chest wall)
Decortication and empyema drainage
Lung Biopsy and lung resection
Mediastinal mass removal
Treatment for pneumothorax