tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2010 Issue 2

You Be the Coder : Ensure Pyloroplasty is Separate

Question: The surgeon documented a Jaboulay pyloroplasty: The third and fourth portions of the duodenum were mobilized, and the third portion of the duodenum was brought up to the area of the pylorotomy and directly attached to the area of longitudinal incision through the pylorus. Duodenotomy was made, and the backside of the Jaboulay pyloroplasty was performed. The anterior anastomosis was performed, and the anterior suture line was imbricated. How would I code this case? North Carolina Subscriber Answer: CPT does not provide a specific code for Jaboulay pyloroplasty. Based on the limited portion of the op note provided...

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