CPT® 48153, Under Excision Procedures on the Pancreas

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 48153 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Pancreas.

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Summary

In this procedure, the provider removes part of the pancreas and almost all of the duodenum. He connects the bile duct to the intestines, the duodenum to the jejunum, and the jejunum to a pancreatic duct, cyst, or fistula to restore digestive functions.

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