Surgical Procedures on the Appendix CPT® Code range 44900- 44979
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the Appendix 44900-44979 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.
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44900 I&D appendiceal abscess, open
49020 Dainage of peritoneal abscess exclusive of appendiceal abscess, open
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