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Jul 12th, 2012 - Olerip56 15
Resection procedures
Can I use CPT® code, 44005 for exploratory laparotomy with lysis of adhesions and 44120 for ileorectal anastomosis with ileostomy reversal?
Thank you
Jul 12th, 2012 - nmaguire 2,606
re: Resection procedures
No you cannot
Jul 12th, 2012 - Olerip56 15
re: Resection procedures
So, I should only use 44120?
Jul 12th, 2012 - nmaguire 2,606
re: Resection procedures
If that is the documented procedure, yes. Whenever you see "separate procedure", it is coded only if the only service performed or if totally unrelated to main procedure (which in your case, it is not).
Jul 12th, 2012 - Olerip56 15
re: Resection procedures
Thank you for explaining that.
Have a great day.