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Re: Jejunopexy

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07-11-2012, 05:35 PM

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Re: Jejunopexy

Surgeon did lysis of adhesions and jejunopexy. Any ideas for coding for jejunopexy?

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07-17-2012, 12:04 PM

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I'd try -22 on the lysis or 44979. Check to see if you DX supports Med Nec. for Lysis, if not use 44979.

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