AMA CPT® Assistant - 2008 Issue 5 (May)

Surgery: Digestive System (May 2008)

May 2008 page 15 Surgery: Digestive System, 44799 (Q&A) Question: What is the appropriate code to report the Malone procedure (appendicocolostomy) that is performed for fecal incontinence after repair of an imperforate anus? Answer: Code 44799, Unlisted procedure, intestine, should be reported for this procedure. The Malone procedure is used for children with constipation secondary to congenital problems and is not commonly performed. When reporting an unlisted code to describe a procedure or service, it is necessary to submit supporting documentation (eg, procedure report) along with the claim to provide an adequate description of the nature, extent, need...

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