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A colectomy is performed by a colorectal surgeon, a specialist trained in surgeries of the colon, rectum, and anus. These surgeons typically handle conditions such as colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and diverticulitis, among others. In some cases, general surgeons may also perform this procedure, depending on their training and experience.
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How much for a colostomy?
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.
What is the prefix and suffix of the colectomy?
The prefix of colectomy is "co-" and it means colon. The suffix of colectomy is "-ectomy" and it means surgical removal.
Cpt code for sigmoid colectomy?
44143
What does changes of Colectomy mean?
Changes of colectomy may be used to describe a colon that doesn't look normal, but the abnormalities are explained by the fact that part of the colon was removed.
What does a colectomy procedure include?
A colectomy procedure is an operation to remove part or all of the colon (or large intestine) to treat you for diseases that affect the colon, such as colon cancer.
What is the surgical term to remove the colon?
Colectomy means to cut out or remove the colon.
How many colectomy procedures are performed each year in the US?
300,000
What is the cpt code for right hemicoloectomy?
A standard partial colectomy is 44204.
What are the cpt codes for repair colovesical fistula sigmoid colectomy?
44466
What is the cpt code for total open abdominal colectomy with ileostomy?
44150
What kind of a doctor is a DC?
A Doctor of Chiropractic.
What is the icd 9 medical code for Perforated Diverticulitis Colostomy Colectomy?
569.83
