I’m trying to find a code for the above procedure. They have a code for the open procedure which is 44141. Why not a lap procedure? It’s not going to be a Hartmann procedure. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Cecostomy with decompression of the sigmoid colon
Hello,
The physician performed an open sigmoid resection with end colostomy. I have code 44143 for this part of the procedure. He then did a cecostomy (separate incision into the cecum with closure afterwards) with decompression of the sigmoid colon (milked out the contents).
Any ideas on how to code the cecostomy with decompression? The only codes I can find are with the colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Drainage of a sigmoid abscess
I need help with billing a drainage of a sigmoid abscess. The patient had a lap chole, and there was a diverticular abscess. He dr drained it. Can i bill it? Or do i only bill the lap chole? If i can bill it do i use the unlisted code? I have attachec a copy of the op note, any help would be appreciated