
Correct Billing for Reopening Laparotomy Can Increase Pay Up - AAPC
Dec 1, 1999 · Often, coders rely on the CPT index when billing for reopening a laparotomy. The index directs them to 49002 (reopening of recent laparotomy). But under certain circumstances, they can …
Laparoscopy and Laparotomy : You Be the Coder - AAPC
Apr 21, 2015 · Answer: First, determine the > CPT® codes for each aspect of the procedure performed. In this case, 49320 (Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without …
Wiki - Exploratory Laparotomy,Lysis of Adhesions - AAPC
Apr 2, 2008 · Hi, Can someone tell what code(s) is used for Exploratory Laparotomy, Lysis of Adhesions, and release of small -bowel obstruction? I have code 49000 and I believe the lysis of …
Wiki - Exploratory laparotomy, hematoma evacuation and pelvic
Jul 3, 2023 · Thank you. Procedure Performed: Exploratory laparotomy, hematoma evacuation and pelvic irrigation Specimen: none Findings: 2 large pelvic hematoma collections, one was anterior to …
Consider Additional Laparotomy Services : You Be the Coder - AAPC
Feb 14, 2013 · Two days later, the surgeon returned the patient to the OR and performed an exploratory laparotomy, abdominal washout, small bowel resection, and ileocolosotmy.
ICD-10 Code for Laparoscopic surgical procedure converted to ... - AAPC
ICD-10-CM Code for Laparoscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure Z53.31 ICD-10 code Z53.31 for Laparoscopic surgical procedure converted to open procedure is a medical classification …
CPT® Code 44021 - Incision Procedures on the Intestines (Except
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 44021 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Intestines …
Wiki - TLH with mini-Laparotomy incision - AAPC
Oct 7, 2014 · The physician started a hysterectomy with a laparoscopic approach. The uterus was over 500 grams and a mini-laparotomy incision was made to remove the specimen. The laparotomy …
Laparascopy vs. Mini-laparotomy : Reader Questions - AAPC
Sep 1, 1999 · Answer: A mini-laparotomy consists of making a small incision at one of the trocar sites when laparoscopy is performed to remove part of the contents out of the pelvic cavity to perform …
'Lavage' May Be More Than You Think - AAPC
Nov 10, 2008 · Exploratory laparotomy is a major procedure, with the patient under general anesthesia in an operating room. This may occur following trauma, for instance, or to treat post-operative …