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.Blood transfusions may be indicated. The most important part of aftercare, however, is long-term caution regarding vulnerability to infection. All patients can be given a booster dose of pneumococcal vaccine five to 10 years after splenectomy.
The CPT Code for laparoscopic splenectomey is 38120 (Laparoscopy, surgical, splenectomy)
38101
You would use the procedure code 38101 for a partial splenectomy regardless of the age of the patient or the diagnosis of sickle cell disease.
disadvantages of splenectomy?
V58.78 Aftercare following surgery musculoskeletal system Not otherwise classified
V58.78
38101
Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system.
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V58.49
I didn't have one before my splenectomy, therefore do not plan to have one after.