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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.
re: Duodenal resection open
Look at 44120
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?
re: Duodenal resection open
Yes