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CPT 44207: Laparoscopic Partial Colectomy with Colorectal Anastomosis
CPT code 44207 denotes a laparoscopic partial colectomy with colorectal anastomosis — a minimally invasive surgical resection of a portion of the colon with reconnection to the rectum. This procedure is a common approach for treating benign and malignant colonic pathology where restoration of bowel continuity is desired. Nationally, use of laparoscopic colectomy has implications for surgical outcomes, length of stay, and episodic costs, making accurate coding and clinical documentation important for quality measurement and payment.
Key payers covered in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. The publication summarizes how payers commonly classify and reimburse this operative service, highlights typical sites of care, and outlines documentation elements that support correct CPT coding.
Readers will find benchmark information on utilization and payment patterns, guidance on documentation elements tied to code selection, and clinical context about the procedure's indications and expected perioperative setting. Data not provided in the input are noted where applicable. The content is intended for coding professionals, surgical clinicians, and policy analysts seeking a concise national overview of CPT code 44207 and its operational implications.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 44207 describes a laparoscopic partial colectomy with colorectal anastomosis, in which the provider removes part of the colon and connects the remaining colon to the rectum. This procedure involves resection of a colonic segment using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques and creation of an anastomosis between the colon and rectum.
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Service type: Surgical — laparoscopic colorectal resection
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Typical site of service: Hospital operating room or ambulatory surgical center, depending on clinical complexity and patient factors