Laparoscopy, 56300-56399 (Q&A) (March 1997)

March 1997 page 11b Coding Consultation Laparoscopy, 56300-56399 (Q&A) Question If a procedure is performed laparoscopically, but there is no code in the Laparoscopic section of CPT (codes 56300 - 56399 ) specific to this procedure, can I use the "open" procedure code or do I need to report a code that specifically states "Laparoscopic"? AMA Comment If a procedure is performed laparoscopically and there is no specific code for this procedure in the Laparoscopic codes 56300 - 56399 , then the unlisted code 56399 should be reported for this procedure. It is not appropriate to report an "open"...

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Article Overview

This short AMA CPT Assistant Q&A explains the general issue of reporting laparoscopic procedures when the CPT laparoscopic section does not contain a procedure-specific code. It is relevant to coding professionals who work with surgical reporting and need to understand how the article frames the use of the CPT laparoscopic code series and the associated unlisted code concept.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coders and auditors quickly determine whether the article applies to questions about laparoscopic surgical reporting and CPT code selection in the absence of a specific listed code.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation

    A coding consultation question and AMA commentary about laparoscopic procedure reporting within a CPT code series.

What You Will Learn

  • The general subject of laparoscopic procedure reporting in CPT
  • How the article addresses situations where no specific laparoscopic code is available
  • The type of coding guidance discussed by the AMA in this Q&A format
  • Whether the article is relevant to surgical coding questions involving laparoscopic procedures

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance teams
  • Surgical practice administrators

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed

  • CPT: 56300-56399

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