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The surgeon performs Roux-en-Y anastomosis of the extrahepatic biliary duct to the gastrointestinal tract on a 45-year-old patient. What CPT® code is reported?

The correct answer is B. 47780. The Roux-en-Y anastomosis of the extrahepatic biliary duct to the gastrointestinal tract is a specific surgical procedure that involves connecting the biliary duct to the gastrointestinal tract. Procedure Description: Roux-en-Y anastomosis of the extrahepatic biliary duct…

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Question

The surgeon performs Roux-en-Y anastomosis of the extrahepatic biliary duct to the gastrointestinal tract on a 45-year-old patient. What CPT® code is reported?

Options

  • A47785
  • B47780
  • C47740
  • D47760

How the community answered

(40 responses)
  • A
    10% (4)
  • B
    83% (33)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    5% (2)

Explanation

The Roux-en-Y anastomosis of the extrahepatic biliary duct to the gastrointestinal tract is a specific surgical procedure that involves connecting the biliary duct to the gastrointestinal tract. Procedure Description: Roux-en-Y anastomosis of the extrahepatic biliary duct involves creating a direct connection between the biliary duct and the gastrointestinal tract.

Topics

#biliary anastomosis#Roux-en-Y#choledochojejunostomy#extrahepatic bile duct

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