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code reversal of hartmann's procedure and reversal of loop ileostomy

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11-18-2008, 12:50 PM

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code reversal of hartmann's procedure and reversal of loop ileostomy

Can someone please tell me how to code for the above? done one month apart. Thank you. Tammy

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11-21-2008, 12:25 PM

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look at 44626

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11-21-2008, 02:18 PM

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Thanks, 44626 code for each?

The Hartmann's reversal was done on 5/14/08 and the loop ileostomy reversal was done on 6/30/08. Do I use the same code, 44626 for each procedure? Tammy

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