READER QUESTIONS:
Code Colostomy Takedown by Location
Published on Thu Jun 07, 2007
Question: What surgical and anesthesia codes should I report for a colostomy takedown?
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Answer: Begin with CPT 44620-44661 for closures of the small intestine and stoma, and narrow your choices. Your best bet is probably 44620 (Closure of enterostomy; large or small intestine).
Code 44620 crosses to anesthesia codes 00790 (Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in upper abdomen including laparoscopy; not otherwise specified) and 00840 (Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in lower abdomen including laparoscopy; not otherwise specified). Code the anesthesia based on whether the physician dealt with the upper or lower abdominal area.
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