CPT^® 44145, Under Excision Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 44145 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum).

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The provider surgically removes a portion of the colon and then connects an end of the remaining colon to the rectum to restore continuity.

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Colectomy-Need Opinion :)

thank you for the feedback KellyLR . I didn't see in the code that the rectum was operated on in 44143. I Wonder if I could do 44145 with modifier 52 would be appropriate?... [ Read More ]

Colectomy-Need Opinion :)

Hi, What about 44143? this is the hartman procedure 44145 indicates low pelvic anastomosis 44140 indicates a colectomy with anastomosis performed Good Luck!... [ Read More ]

Colectomy-Need Opinion :)

Hello would you code a 44140 or 44145? Description of Procedure: In the supine position with appropriate monitoring she received general endotracheal anesthesia with IV antibiotic. Foley catheter wa... [ Read More ]

Colectomy-44145 and 44139- New at Colectomies,Please help!

Good Morning...I agree with your codes. I think you would need to add a 52 modifier on code 44145 since they did not do an anastomosis. Hope this helps. Teresa... [ Read More ]

Colectomy-44145 and 44139- New at Colectomies,Please help!

Would you code as 44145 and 44139? thank you FINDINGS: Rectosigmoid inflammatory mass (cannot exclude neoplasm) associated with perforation and and an ascending right retroperitoneal infection. Nor... [ Read More ]

Coding Colectomy, partial and 49905

My surgeons often have a procedure with Colectomy, partial and then do an Omental Flap, intra-abdominal. the codes are 44145 and 49905, which is an add on code. I have gotten denied for the 49905 st... [ Read More ]

Complicated Colon Surgery

I agree with the 44207 and 44205. And yes unfortunately the 44205 is bundled to 44207. These cases really frustrate me because I can't understand that bundling logic. If it were an open procedure y... [ Read More ]

Difficult colon surgery, any help would be great!!!!!!

44145-22 Since it was a low pelvic anastomosis you can't charge for the ileostomy. 44146 is for one with a colostomy. The note says diverting loop ileostomy created in the RLQ. Jackson Pratt drain wa... [ Read More ]

45111 vs 44145

45111 the colon or distal rectum may be reapproximated; or the proximal end of colon may be brought out through a SEPERATE incision on abdominal wall as a colostomy and remaining rectum closed with st... [ Read More ]

45111 vs 44145 44145 45111 colon rectum remove

Can someone please help me to figure out what is the different between 45111 vs 44145. They both remove part of the rectum and anastamos the remainding rectum to the colon. Help... [ Read More ]

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