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.

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 58210 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Hysterectomy Procedures.

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 …

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 …

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 44602 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair Procedures on the …