AMA CPT® Assistant - 2006 Issue 8 (August)

Surgery: Digestive System (August 2006)

August 2006 page 10c Surgery: Digestive System, 47379 (Q&A) Question What is the appropriate code to report for a laparoscopic liver biopsy? AMA Comment The CPT code set does not contain a code that specifically identifies this procedure. Therefore, it would be most appropriate to report code 47379, Unlisted laparoscopic procedure, liver. When reporting an unlisted code to describe a procedure or service, it will be necessary to submit supporting documentation (eg, procedure report) along with the claim to provide an adequate description of the nature, extent, and need for the procedure and the time, effort, and equipment...

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