Wiki Need help with CPT coding

[lavender]

SIGMOID RESECTION AND PRIMARY COLORECTAL ANASTOMOSIS (open procedure). I have 44625 and 44626 but confuse which one. I look at CPT Index it directed me to 44626. My scenario did not mention of any colostomy.
But I favor 44625. Please anybody can help me. Thanks.

Marizel

 

[lavanyamohan]

Hi,
CPT 44626 is more appropriate.
This is because, Colorectal anastamosis is given in the description.

Regards,
LMohan

 

[lavender]

Hi,
CPT 44626 is more appropriate.
This is because, Colorectal anastamosis is given in the description.

Regards,
LMohan

Hello,

Thank you for your response. Somehow it got me too confused.

Zel