• If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. To view all forums, post or create a new thread, you must be an AAPC Member. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. If you've forgotten the password it can be reset on our sign in section by entering your registered Email Address or Username here. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..

57288, is it open?

N

nstep68214

New
Messages
8
Location
Choudrant, LA
I see a notation under this cpt code in the book that says,"for laparoscopic approach, 51992". Does this mean that 57288 is an open procedure? If so, where can I find that information in writing?

Thanks for any help.
 
Yes, 57288 is open. CPT guidelines define procedures that are not identified as laparoscopic, to be open procedures, unless listed otherwise.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top