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Surgery
The CPT Codes for subtotal or total pancreatectomy is 48160.
The largest section of the six CPT manual sections is the Surgery section, which contains codes for surgical procedures across various specialties such as general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and cardiovascular surgery.
The Henry Ford Hospital seems to be the leader in robotic surgery. They have a very good website about robotic prostate surgery. The URL is: www.henryford.com/robotic.
Surgery
Yes, robotic surgery uses energy. During the procedures, electrical energy is used.
The CPT code for a robotic low anterior bowel resection is typically 44204. This code specifically refers to a laparoscopic colectomy, including robotic assistance, for the resection of the rectum and sigmoid colon. However, it's important to verify with the latest coding guidelines or a coding specialist, as codes may vary based on specific surgical details and updates in coding practices.
The website Librarythinkquest contains an educational site on the technology of robotic surgery. The book "Robotic Surgery" by Farid Gharagozloo and Farzad Najam is one of the most important books on robotic surgery. One doesn't need thorough medical knowledge of the subject for understanding the content of the book.
CPT provides a list of identifying and descriptive codes for procedures and service. CPT coding is the uniform language that describes surgical procedures and services. CPT codes are used to report services and procedures. CPT codes are linked with ICD-9 codes. CPT codes are used to justify need for service or procedure.
"Robotic surgery can perform many different surgeries. They include; general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and electrophysiology, gastrointestinal surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, radiosurgery, urology, and vascular surgery."
CPT 17313
Robotic driven surgery is extremely accurate. The machines are able to access areas with greater stability and consistency then a human could. We continue to see technological developments that strengthen the robotic platform.