Surgery: Cardiovascular System (Q&A) (August 2013)

August 2013 page 14 Surgery: Cardiovascular System Question: Can code 37617 , Ligation, major artery (eg, post-traumatic, rupture); abdomen, be used as an additional code when reporting colectomy or rectal resection when operating for malignancy? The arteries in question are the ileocolic artery and the inferior mesenteric artery, both of which would be ligated high for malignancy. Answer: No. Ligation of the vessels would not be reported separately. In addition, removal of the involved lymph nodes is inherent to a colon/ rectal resection for cancer. Ligating the vascular pedicle as part of the mesentery and lymph node removal is part...

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This brief CPT Assistant Q&A addresses a cardiovascular surgery coding question tied to colectomy and rectal resection performed for malignancy. It is relevant to coders working with colorectal oncologic surgery and associated procedural coding guidance. The article explains the topic at a high level without reproducing the underlying coding rationale in full.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coders understand whether a cardiovascular ligation code is being considered in the setting of colorectal cancer surgery and when reviewing procedure coding for operations involving vascular pedicles and related surgical work.

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  1. August 2013 page 14

    A question-and-answer discussion from a specific CPT Assistant page covering cardiovascular surgery coding in the setting of colorectal malignancy surgery.

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