rrrobinson05
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I could use some insight/advice in coding this procedure. I'm looking at codes 43450, 43195 and 74360 for the fluoro. Any help from anyone with expertise in area is sincerely appreciated.
Op Note:
Operative Details: (Patient) was brought to the operating room where they underwent general anesthesia. The trachea was intubated with the pediatric rigid bronchoscope. The site of his TEF repair was evident but there was no evidence of recurrence. The baby was then intubated by anesthesia.
The pediatric endoscope was passed to the site of his first stricture which was dilated sequentially up to 12 mm with balloon dilators. The scope was advanced. The distal esophagus showed improved esophagitis. No biopsies were taken. Under fluoroscopic guidance bougie dilators up to 38 Fr were advanced easily. The patient was then awakened and take to the pacu in good condition. There were no apparent complications. Esophagram was ordered in PACU.
Op Note:
Operative Details: (Patient) was brought to the operating room where they underwent general anesthesia. The trachea was intubated with the pediatric rigid bronchoscope. The site of his TEF repair was evident but there was no evidence of recurrence. The baby was then intubated by anesthesia.
The pediatric endoscope was passed to the site of his first stricture which was dilated sequentially up to 12 mm with balloon dilators. The scope was advanced. The distal esophagus showed improved esophagitis. No biopsies were taken. Under fluoroscopic guidance bougie dilators up to 38 Fr were advanced easily. The patient was then awakened and take to the pacu in good condition. There were no apparent complications. Esophagram was ordered in PACU.