Sep 1, 2000 · Answer: First, determine the > CPT® codes for each aspect of the procedure performed. In this case, 49320 (Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, …

Jan 1, 2001 · Question: How should a laparotomy with irrigation of stool and formation of ileostomy with mucous fistula be coded? The surgeon performed a partial resection because …

Apr 2, 2008 · Hi, Can someone tell what code(s) is used for Exploratory Laparotomy, Lysis of Adhesions, and release of small -bowel obstruction? I have code 49000 and I believe the lysis …

Nov 10, 2008 · Exploratory laparotomy is a major procedure, with the patient under general anesthesia in an operating room. This may occur following trauma, for instance, or to treat …

Mar 1, 2000 · Question: How would you code for evacuation of hematoma in a re-opening of a recent laparotomy for postoperative hemoperitoneum? CPT 2000 mentions only 49020 …

Nov 1, 1998 · The mass appears to be consistent with a dermoid cyst and the physician proposes a diagnostic laparoscopy, with the probable laparoscopic excision of the cyst and possible mini …

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 58720 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the …

Sep 1, 1999 · Answer: A mini-laparotomy consists of making a small incision at one of the trocar sites when laparoscopy is performed to remove part of the contents out of the pelvic cavity to …

Mar 19, 2008 · Referencing the question about Exploratory Laparotomy with Left Salpingo-oophorectomy. The reason for the Exploratory Laparotomy was due to fever of unkown origin …

You Be the Coder: Consider Additional Laparotomy Services - (Feb 14, 2013) Question:The patient had an exploratory lapartomy with extensive lysis of adhesions, subtotal colectomy, …