If a procedure is performed laparoscopically, but there is not a specific laparoscopic code that

If a procedure is performed laparoscopically, but there is not a specific laparoscopic code that describes the procedure, what is the appropriate way to report the procedure performed? Can I report the code describing the "open" procedure with a modifier appended?

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CPT Knowledgebase - Jul 27, 2006