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cecectomy
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Wiki +44955- Laparoscopic or Open only?
A coder has billed CPT 44979 with reference to add-on code 44955 as the appendix was normal and incidental. UHC has denied payment on 44979 as the operative note we sent in is being considered "Incomplete Documentation." I reviewed the documentation myself and it seems 44955 is appropriate to...- RaveenaS
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- appendix cecectomy laparoscopic
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- Forum: General Surgery