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ESWL of pancreas
Date: Nov 4, 2022
Question:
What is the correct CPT for ESWL of pancreas? Our physicians are recommending 43265, but there is no support of the ERCP portion being done during the encounter. The procedure report states: "Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy was performed using the Dornier Delta II. Began with a power of 1 at 60 shocks/minute with a total of 4000 shocks. There was successful partial fragmentation of the pancreatic duct stone."
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