A patient undergoes a laparoscopic appendectomy for chronic appendicitis.
What CPT® and diagnosis codes are reported?
44950, K35.80
44950, K35.80, R11.2, R10.31
44970, K36
44970, K36, R11.2, R10.31
44970 = Laparoscopic appendectomy
K36 = Chronic appendicitis
Symptoms are not coded once definitive diagnosis is made
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