tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2002 Issue 5

You Be the Coder: Intraoperative Consult Denied

Test your coding knowledge. Determine how you would code this situation before looking at the box below for the answer.  Question: An ob/gyn performing a laparoscopic bilateral fulguration of the fallopian tubes lacerated the patient's intestine as he inserted the trocar. Our general surgeon examined her abdomen and pelvis and discovered that her mesentery was lacerated. He suggested that she be admitted to a nearby hospital for observation for a few days. Our general surgeon continued to look in on the patient. The carrier paid for the hospital visit; however, the original intraoperative consultation was denied. Can we...

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