When exploratory laparotomy and limited pelvic lymphadenectomy for staging are performed during the same operative

When exploratory laparotomy and limited pelvic lymphadenectomy for staging are performed during the same operative session, can codes 49000, Exploratory laparotomy, exploratory celiotomy with or without biopsy(s) (separate procedure), and 38562, Limited lymphadenectomy for staging (separate procedure); pelvic and para-aortic, be reported together?

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CPT Knowledgebase - Jul 27, 2006