karenpez
Contributor
I cannot find a code that seems appropriate for this situation
Patient who has a small bowel fistula being treated with controlled drainage and increased nutrition. Drain fell out at the nursing home and presents to the ER for replacement. General surgeon called in to ER
"I was able to place the entire #10 flat Jackson-Pratt back into the area above the ventral hernia. We then sutured the tract closed using 3-0 nylon and sutured the drain to the abdominal wall using 3-0 nylon."
Any suggestions on what CPT (if any) can be used in this situation. Thanks in advance.
Patient who has a small bowel fistula being treated with controlled drainage and increased nutrition. Drain fell out at the nursing home and presents to the ER for replacement. General surgeon called in to ER
"I was able to place the entire #10 flat Jackson-Pratt back into the area above the ventral hernia. We then sutured the tract closed using 3-0 nylon and sutured the drain to the abdominal wall using 3-0 nylon."
Any suggestions on what CPT (if any) can be used in this situation. Thanks in advance.