CPT Knowledgebase - May 28, 2020

A patient underwent an open standard Whipple procedure (48150). Prior to closure, the ligamentum teres was mobilized as a flap and sutured in place to reinforce the anterior pancreatojejunostomy. Would it be appropriate for the surgeon to also report unlisted code 49999 for this additional work?

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