If the doctor opens a patient and finds an abscess on one portion of intestine (say transverse), drains it, and then performs a Hartman’s (not involving the transverse), can we bill a 49020-59 with it?
If the doctor opens a patient and finds pus and fecal matter in the abdomen due to perforation, drains it, and then performs a Hartman’s, can we bill 49020-59?
I know my opinion/thoughts on it but don’t want to sway anyone with them.