Wiki Zenker's Diverticulum

[jddcpc]

I need help in coding.

Transoral marsupialization of a Zenker's Divertuculum; by firing the stapler
I'm drawn to an unlisted procedure code 43499.

 

[mcpalmeter]

I do not see a procedure code in CPT that addresses the transoral approach, only cervical or thoracic approach and those both require incisions so they are not appropriate. I would go with the unlisted procedure.

Regards,

Maryann C. Palmeter, CPC, CENTC