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How do you code a laparoscopic colon resection on two different areas?
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What is the cpt code for laparoscopic sigmoid colon resection?
cpt code 44204
Has anyone had colon cancer laparoscopic surgery done by Dr. P. Ramanujam - offices on T-Bird near 99th Avenue How did it go Do you recommend him Did he just do laparoscopic surgery or did he have to do the big incision and colon resection?
The type of surgery you have will be determined by the type and location of your cancer. The doctor may not know for sure what will happen until he begins the proceedure.
What do they call it when part of the colon is removed?
colon resection or colostomy
What is the medical code for partial resection of colon with end-to end anastomosis?
(45.79) First, look up resection, go to colon, then open and other.
What is the icd-9 code for status post resection carcinoma right colon?
The icd 9 code for status post resection carcinoma of the right colon is 44160. This is the surgical code used when the main tumor is in the right colon.
What is the name to surgically remove the colon?
The removal of colon is called a colectomy. The name will vary according to the site: Right hemicolectomy or Left hemicolectomy for removal of left or right side of colon, and Sigmoid colectomy for removal of sigmoid colon and Anterior resection for removal of colon and upper rectum and finally APR (Abdomino Perineal Resection) which is resection of lower part of colon and rectum
How do you get rid of an enlarged colon?
You have to remove the part of enlarged colon by surgical resection. As in case of congenital megacolon.
What happens to a benign colon polyp that is only partially resected?
is a colon resection recommended for sessile -flat polyp
What is laparoscopic sigmoidectomy?
Removal of all or part of the sigmoid colon using minimally invasive surgery.
What is the icd-9 code for post colon resection 3 months ago for sigmoid colon cancer and is now admitted for adjunct chemotherapy?
chemotherapy
What is the icd-9 code for personal history of colon resection and small bowel resection?
I chose to use v12.79; personal history of diseases of the digestive systems, not elsewhere classified...
What is a ileocolectomy?
A surgical resection of diseased bowel located at the junction of the ilium and colon such that the remaining ilium and colon are reanastomosed.
