For an open procedure the correct code according to my instructor in the internship I am taking is 44160
CPT 44160 Sandra Jongebreur, CPC-CGSC, CPC, CPC-H, PCS, FCS SDJ Medical Billing and Coding Consultant SandraCPC2008@aol.com
A standard partial colectomy is 44204.
Colectomy surgery depends on what happens during your procedure. The average cost of a partial Colectomy falls around $29,000, including a doctor fee of about $3,500 to $4,000. A full surgery would cost more than $50,000 for the a total Colectomy.
(45.79) First, look up resection, go to colon, then open and other.
It will involve exploration of the Abdomen to locate the fistula. It may then require partial resection of the stomach/ jejunum and the anastomosis to restore the continuity of the bowel and may require inpatient treatment for over a week
proctectomy (lat. proctectomia)The two main terms for surgical removal of the rectum are proctectomy and rectal resection. They mean the same thing, so which one you choose is just personal preference.
I am interested in hearing the story of the individual posting this question. We in the last 6 weeks nearly lost a dear friend with ARDS following routine lysis of post colectomy adhesions. Our friend was treated with aggressive chemo and radiation prior to a partial colectomy 3 years ago. She currently is free of any evidence of residual colon cancer. Age under 50.
It is a minimally invasive approch to remove the distal part of the ileum (small intestine) and proximal part of the cecum (large intestine) all done by inserting ports and a camera (laparoscopic)
A partial hepatectomy is a partial removal of the liver.
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