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Jun 9th, 2010 - hbalogrn
Hand assisted Laparoscopy
Does the coding differ when a surgeon uses "hand assisted" laparoscopy for a partial colectomy vs laproscopic partial colectomy? thanks!
Jun 10th, 2010 - nmaguire 2,606
hand-assisted
There is no special code for hand-assisted laparoscopy procedures. Use the appropriate specific laparoscopy CPT code for the procedure or the unlisted laparoscopy CPT codes for the appropriate organ system.