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    Wiki Lap vs Open partial colectomy

    The surgeon feels this partial colectomy with anastomosis should be coded as a laparoscopic procedure, but I think it should be coded as an open one. Just curious what any one else would think & why. Thanks! "After the induction of general anesthesia, the abdomen was sterilely prepped and...
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    Wiki HELP! Need CPT for Sacral Copoperineopexy

    Hello, I am having trouble trying to properly code the following procedure and would appreciate any help. POST OP DX: Obstructive Defectation secondary to internal rectal prolapse and large dissecting enterocele, and pelvic floor dysfunction PROCEDURES PERFORMED: Robotic assisted ventral...
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    Wiki laparoscopic bilateral separation component

    Hello need help!!! with this cpt code I see that some are using 15734 but is this is for an open procedure? What about if the operative report indicates laparoscopic Can we use 49999? Any help appreciated
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