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Wiki Liver Repair

Thread starter tlperez
Start date Mar 14, 2008

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tlperez

New

Mar 14, 2008

#1

What code would you recommend for a moderate liver laceration repaired by bovie cautery?

T

tlperez

New

Mar 14, 2008

#2

Sorry, I didn't mention before but looking for a CPT for the above please if anyone could help. Thank you

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acbarnes

Guru

Apr 17, 2008

#3

See Op report and look at 47361, this includes coagulation and/or suture.

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mbort

True Blue

Apr 18, 2008

#4

was the liver laceration done incident to (as an accident) while another procedure being performed?

mmelcam

Expert

Apr 18, 2008

#5

I agree with ACBARNES, look at code 47361 and check the op note to see if that fits.

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