Wiki cpt code for subtotal colectomy

[carol52]

Can someone help me with a cpt code for a subtotal colectomy

 

[Nancy Simpson]

subtotal colectomy

try 45121 it includes subtotal colectomy. Hope this helps, Nancy Simpson, CPC

 

[mathewsj]

Colectomy Subtotal

45121 Is open with Complete Proctectomy. How does that refer to Subtotal? I am just interested. Not trying to correct anyone. Thanks.

Janice

 

[Anna Weaver]

look at your 442xx codes for partial by lap. It refers you on if it's open.