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CPT® 44602, Under Repair Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 44602 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair Procedures on the Intestines (Except Rectum).

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The provider repairs a tear or hole in the wall of the small intestine with sutures and washes out the abdomen with antibiotic solution or normal saline. He performs this procedure to prevent soiling of the abdominal cavity with food waste and potential infection.

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Suture of Stoma Perforation
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repair of small intestine and anastomosis of small intestine to small intestine
[QUOTE="cbutsko, post: 493531, member: 129794"] I think the first 2 are correct, and the appy should be the 44955. I'd bill it as 44120, 44602-59, 44955 all with the appropriate dx codes tied to each... [ Read More ]
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I think the first 2 are correct, and the appy should be the 44955. I'd bill it as 44120, 44602-59, 44955 all with the appropriate dx codes tied to each. Be sure to check the path report, especially f... [ Read More ]
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Coding for procedures - Please see OP note
Would like to know if these codes are correct with the Op note enclosed or would you change or delete a code? We were going to use Cpt's: 44140, 49020, 44602 and 44139 DX Codes: K57.20, K65.1 & S31.... [ Read More ]
44160 or 44602 help please
Would someone be willing to look at a op note and help me decide the best coding scenario? PROCEDURE PERFORMED: 1. Exploratory laparotomy as a damage control procedure 2. Sigmoid colectomy without ... [ Read More ]
Procedure Code Help - Oversew of Marginal Ulcer
Maybe you could use 44602 Suture of Small Intestine for perforated ulcer, diverticulum wound, injury or rupture, single perforation. He is suturing the Jejunum. Let me know what you decide to use. Hop... [ Read More ]
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44602 is a column 2 code for 47600. It is only billable if the small intestine suture is justified by -59 for distinct procedure. A separate diagnosis is typically helpful as well. NOTE: if the r... [ Read More ]
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