What is a robotic colectomy?

A robotic colectomy is performed with several small incisions instead of one long incision down the center of the abdomen which is done in an open colectomy. Other advantages of a robotic colectomy include a shorter hospital stay, reduced postoperative pain and faster recovery period.

What is a right colectomy?

Right colectomy refers to the resection of a portion of the distal ileum, cecum, ascending colon, and proximal to mid-transverse colon. Extended right hemicolectomy refers to extension of the distal resection margin to include the distal transverse colon up to the splenic flexure.

What is the ileocolic pedicle?

Identifying the ileocolic pedicle The ileocolic pedicle can be identified by gently placing the ileocecal junction on stretch by pulling it away from the retroperitoneum toward the right lower quadrant using an atraumatic bowel grasper (Figure 2).

Which CPT codes for robotic surgery?

– 17.41 (open robotic-assisted procedure) – 17.42 (laparoscopic robotic-assisted procedure) – 17.43 (percutaneous robotic-assisted procedure) – 17.44 (endoscopic robotic-assisted procedure) – 17.45 (thoracoscopic robotic-assisted procedure) – 17.49 (other and unspecified robotic-assisted procedure)

What is the CPT code for a colectomy?

The CPT codes for colectomy are as follows: +44139 Mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy 44143 Colectomy, partial; with end colostomy and closure of distal segment (Hartmann type procedure)

What is robotic colectomy?

A robotic colectomy is a minimally invasive surgery that utilizes a robotic surgery system to remove all or part of the colon in order to treat conditions of the colon such as cancer, bowel obstructions, or excessive bleeding. Different variations of colectomies include total colectomies, partial colectomies,…

What is the CPT code for robotic assisted surgery?

Keep in mind: When your urologist performs a robotic (assisted) procedure for a non-Medicare carrier, you can add CPT code S2900 (Surgical techniques requiring use of robotic surgical system [List separately in addition to code for primary procedure]) to your procedure billing for the physician’s use of the robotic technology.