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Wiki Is there a CPT code for a peritonectomy?

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The Op report states,

"The peritoneum was then gently stripped off the right diaphragm using coagulation and sharp and blunt [FONT=COURIER,sans-serif]dissection and the remaining surfaces on the right and left diaphragm [/FONT][FONT=COURIER,sans-serif]were ablated with the argon beam."[/FONT]
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[FONT=COURIER,sans-serif]How would you code this? I would say the unlisted diaphragm code 39599 but I am also being told that 39560-Resection, diaphragm; with simple repair (eg, primary suture) is sufficient.[/FONT]
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[FONT=COURIER,sans-serif]Please help!! :eek:[/FONT]
 
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