I need some advice on a code. My provider performed a change of Chait appendicostomy with fluoroscopy and the code that is being used is 49450. I think there should be an unlisted code 44979. See op note below.
Procedure:
The patient was identified and placed in the supine position on the operating table. Adequate anesthesia was induced. Timeout was performed and all present were in agreement. The existing Chait tube was removed with steady traction and after placing the obturator and...
Change of Chait Appendicostomy with Fluoroscopy
Procedure:
The patient was identified and placed in the supine position on the operating table. Adequate anesthesia was induced. Timeout was performed and all present were in agreement. The existing Chait tube was removed with steady traction and after placing the obturator and...
Change of Chait Appendicostomy with Fluoroscopy
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