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a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal),
The CPT Code for laparoscopic splenectomey is 38120 (Laparoscopy, surgical, splenectomy)
If I'm not mistaken the code should be 47570
44204
cpt code 44204
is there a cpt code for ileocecectomy?
59150
58150
43770
It is estimated that the laparoscopic procedure is currently used for approximately 80% of cases.
A laser may be used for the incision and cautery (burning unwanted tissue to stop bleeding), in which case the procedure may be called laser laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Ask your surgeon.