How do CPT codes 47350, 47360, 47361, and 47362 differ?

CPT code 47350: ‘Management of liver hemorrhage with simple suture of the hepatic or liver wound or injury’

CPT code 47360: ‘Management of liver hemorrhage with complex suture of the hepatic or liver wound or injury’

CPT code 47361: ‘Management of liver hemorrhage with exploration of wound, extensive debridement, coagulation with or without suture, and with or without packing’

CPT code 47362: ‘Management of liver hemorrhage with re-exploration of the hepatic wound for removal of packaging’

Explanation:

The CPT procedural codes 47350, 47360, 47361, and 47362 all fall under the category of repair procedures done in the liver.

The CPT codes ranging from 47350 to 47362 indicate correction procedures done for managing liver (hepatic) hemorrhage.

Each one varies from the other with the type of procedure done to manage the hemorrhage, whether suturing done, any exploration or debridement done, or wound packed with any package.

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