CPT^® 44340, Under Enterostomy-External Fistulization of Intestines Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 44340 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 releases the scar tissue that may have grown around the stoma, an artificial opening through the abdominal wall connected to the colon.

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Bleeding colostomy CPT help please

I think the closest procedure to this is 44340, but since since no incision was made by the provider, only a suturing, I would probably either use 44340-52, or else assign an unlisted code 45399 and u... [ Read More ]

Resection of colon and colostomy revision

Can anyone provide their opinion on this case?? A colostomy revision was done, but also part of the colon was removed also. I'm kind of unsure what code to use. The doctor wants to charge for a 44141 ... [ Read More ]

parastomal hernia

Check out the codes including and under 44340. I think the 44346 if it was a seperate procedure. If t was done at the time of the closure I would consider this inclusive.... [ Read More ]

Maturation of colostomy

44340, maybe with a mod 52... [ Read More ]

Colon Resection

Pt is one week status post colectomy for perforated colon. CT scan showed evidence of colonic necrosis at the distal colon toward the colostomy. Back to the OR due to sudden onset of tachycardia and ... [ Read More ]

resection of sigmoid and colostomy revision

[QUOTE="renee.lyle, post: 74089, member: 54557"]Colonic intussusception and prolapsed through diverting loop colostomy. Prolapsed colon divided with electrocautery. Divided the mesocolon and resected ... [ Read More ]

resection of sigmoid and colostomy revision

Colonic intussusception and prolapsed through diverting loop colostomy. Prolapsed colon divided with electrocautery. Divided the mesocolon and resected the ischemic area of about 1-2 ft of colon. Colo... [ Read More ]

cpt for dilation stricture stoma

[QUOTE="montoyag, post: 68372, member: 7602"]patient was taken to OR and colostomy was dilated by hegar dilators, is there a cpt code for this or do I have to use unlisted?[/QUOTE] Hello, Can try 443... [ Read More ]

Cloacal Exstrophy

I am not a Urology coder, but was asked to look at this and give my opinion. The physician has the operative procedure as ; Cystopscopy Vaginoscopy with closure of vaginocutaneous fistula and Chait... [ Read More ]

44005 with another code

When billing for 2 procedure code (one of which is the 44005 - enterolysis) I am never paid for the 44005. I've tried both modifier 51 & 59 and also billing without a modiifer and am denied everytime.... [ Read More ]

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