CPT^® 43108, Under Excision Procedures on the Esophagus

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 43108 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Esophagus.

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The provider performs removal of most of or the entire esophagus by an approach other than thoracotomy. He uses a small bowel or colon graft for reconstruction.

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