CPT^® 43327, Under Repair Procedures on the Esophagus

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 43327 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair Procedures on the Esophagus.

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The provider performs partial or complete fundoplasty, wrapping the upper part of the stomach around the lower esophagus, through an abdominal incision.

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Does Operative note support a 43280?

Since they converted to open before the repair you should not use the laparoscopic code. Open would be 43327. There is no indication that the "incisional hernia" is anything other than an incision fo... [ Read More ]

transoral nissan fundoplication

I'd use 43325, 43327, or 43328. That's the closest I can find for a nissan fundoplication (fundoplasty).... [ Read More ]

intraoperative hemorrhage

I need help coding the following procedure: 1. Attempted Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication 2. Laparotomy with open field completion of Nissen fundoplication and securing splenic hemorrhage. I've spe... [ Read More ]

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