Wiki Laparoscopic exploration for post-op bleeding

[Leanne]

Patient initially had lap appy but returned to OR on post-op day 1 due to bleeding. Surgeon performed laparoscopic evacuation of hematoma and cauterization of mesoappendix bleeders. Having trouble finding appropriate lap code. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

 

[sheardmd]

We have always used 49322 for this for the laparoscopy and aspiration of the cavity.

 

[Leanne]

Thank you! That was the code I was looking at too, so I will go with that.