Wiki endoscopic gastrocutaneous fistula

[Kelle]

We have an op note where the doctor dictates he used sutures to close a gastrocutaneous fistula but he did it endoscopically. We are going back and forth between CPT 43880 and 43999. Any suggestions on which one is the correct CPT? Thanks!

 

[mhcpc]

gastrocolic fistula

I would say 43880. It does not specify open or endoscopic procedure.

 

[jaimewicklund]

43880 is specifically listed as an open procedure. My docs do this procedure alot, and we use unlisted stomach 43999.

hope this helps!!

 

[Kelle]

Thanks for all your help. I researched both based on the answers I got and the 43999 is the appropriate one to use.