Wiki lap 44661

[herrera4]

my surgeon did cpt 44661-Closure of enterovesical fistula; with intestine and/or bladder resection --only laparoscopically. I did bill an unlisted lap code but was denied stating there is specific procedure code for this service.

Can 44661 be used for open and lap??

Thanks for any help

 

[herrera4]

does anyone have any info RE: this? Any help is much appreciated thanks!!

 

[tgenia]

Hi,
I would appeal this again with writting a letter, I think the person who viewed your claim didn't understand, there is NOT such a code for this as of yet. I have to appeal so many unlisted codes that it drives me carzy but I do end up most of the time getting paid. Good Luck