tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2011 Issue 3

+43283 Adds New Twist for Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair

Maintain status quo for lap fundoplication coding.CPT 2011 adds nine new codes for open hiatal hernia repair and esophagogastric fundoplication, but codes for comparable laparoscopic procedures remain the same -- except for one new add-on code you should know about.Pull down the pay you deserve with this how-to laparoscopic coding review -- and learn how to add +43283 (Laparoscopy, surgical, esophageal lengthening procedure [e.g., Collis gastroplasty or wedge gastroplasty] [List separately in addition to code for primary procedure]) to your laparoscopic coding tool box.Retain 43281-43282 for Lap Hiatal Hernia Repair With/Without FundoplicationIf your surgeon performs...

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