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, …

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 58925 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Ovary.

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 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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Dec 16, 2013 · PROCEDURE: Exploratory laparotomy with removal of foreign body x2 and extensive lysis of adhesions, adhesiolysis time timed at over 2 hours. ANESTHESIA: General.

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 58661 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Laparoscopic Procedures on the …

Jun 21, 2011 · Procedures: Exploratory laparotomy, small bowel resection with side to side anastomosis, and excisional biopsies of small bowel mesenteric nodules X2. I get that …