AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1996 Fourth Quarter; VOLUME THREE NEW/REVISED CODES

Laparoscopic Procedures

The endoscopic approach is becoming more frequent in a variety of different surgical procedures. The ICD-9-CM classification does not always provide a way to differentiate between open surgical procedures vs. those done via laparoscopic approach. As of October 1, 1996, new codes have been created to differentiate some procedures performed via an endoscopic approach. Many methods may be employed to accomplish the same result, such as cautery, CO2 laser, or ND-YAG laser. Appendectomy New category 47.0 Appendectomy Excludes: incidental appendectomy, so described Revise codes (47.11,47.19) New code 47.01 Laparoscopic appendectomy New code 47.09...

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