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CPT® 44310, Under Enterostomy-External Fistulization of Intestines Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 44310 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Enterostomy-External Fistulization of Intestines Procedures.

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In this procedure the provider uses an open incision to pull a small loop or segment of the small intestine, from either the ileum or jejunum, to connect to a small opening in the abdominal wall. He does this to provide direct access to the intestines for reasons such as emptying the intestines.

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CPT coding for Open Right colectomy with end ileostomy
[QUOTE="susan.ellis, post: 505021, member: 141028"] The most appropriate CPT would be [B]44144 [/B]- Colectomy, partial; [B]with resection[/B], with colostomy or [B]ileostomy[/B] and creation of mucof... [ Read More ]
CPT coding for Open Right colectomy with end ileostomy
The most appropriate CPT would be [B]44144 [/B]- Colectomy, partial; [B]with resection[/B], with colostomy or [B]ileostomy[/B] and creation of mucofistula. [LIST=1] [*]A partial colectomy is when [B]... [ Read More ]
Ileostomy help
[QUOTE="cpc2007, post: 494678, member: 15287"] I would clarify a couple of portions of this operation with the surgeon, but will provide some initial guidance that might help. I wouldn't report 44187 ... [ Read More ]
Ileostomy help
I would clarify a couple of portions of this operation with the surgeon, but will provide some initial guidance that might help. I wouldn't report 44187 because that code is for creation of an ileosto... [ Read More ]
Creation of end jejunostomy and mucous fistula
Do you see this as 44125? Or 44120.52-44310? PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Perforated NEC, s/p resection and abdominal closure POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Same OPERATIVE PROCEDURE: 1. Exploratory laparot... [ Read More ]
Colostomy procedure. Please Help :)
Hello, I am looking for assistance to code the below procedure. Any help is much appreciate. thank you in advance. Procedure(s): COLOSTOMY REVERSAL IN STIRRUPS Lysis Of Abdominal Adhesions Small Bow... [ Read More ]
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Sarah, I would love a copy of this presentation as well for our Akron Chapter. Thank you! Mari Hasinski, CPC AAPC Akron Area Chapter Secretary/Treasurer PO Box 4502 | Akron, OH 44310 office 234.31... [ Read More ]
Need help with complicated multiple surgeries
Hi, Can anyone help me with some CPT codes for a patient who had multiple surgeries? On 9/13, she had a sigmoid colon resection with end to end anastomosis. For that I am using 44147. She develop... [ Read More ]
Colorectal surgery questions
[QUOTE="MarylouT, post: 403727, member: 170425"]Hello - If these were performed as open procedures, the codes are 44626 for ileostomy takedown with Hartmann closure, 44310 for creation of loop ileosto... [ Read More ]
Colorectal surgery questions
Hello - If these were performed as open procedures, the codes are 44626 for ileostomy takedown with Hartmann closure, 44310 for creation of loop ileostomy, and 45300 for rigid proctoscopy. You cannot ... [ Read More ]
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