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Wiki Laparoscopic Whipple Procedure

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Does anyone know what code you would use for a laparoscopic whipple? The open code is 48150. Would I use 48999, unlisted procedure, pancreas? There is no unlisted lap code for the pancreas.
 
Unfortunately there is not an unlisted laparoscopic CPT code for the pancreas so you will have to use that one. I send a short note explaining why and the comparitive open CPT code. Sure wish they would make more laparoscopic CPT codes - it would make our work alot easier.
 
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