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Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for laparoscopic procedures on the esophagus.
CPT Code 43279
CPT 43279 describes laparoscopy and surgical esophagomyotomy (Heller type) with fundoplasty when performed.
CPT Code 43280
CPT 43280 describes laparoscopic surgical procedures for esophagogastric fundoplasty, such as Nissen and Toupet.
CPT Code 43281
CPT 43281 describes the laparoscopic surgical repair of a paraesophageal hernia, including fundoplasty, when performed without mesh implantation.
CPT Code 43282
CPT 43282 describes the laparoscopic surgical repair of a paraesophageal hernia, including fundoplasty and the implantation of mesh when performed.
CPT Code 43284
CPT 43284 describes a laparoscopic surgical procedure for esophageal sphincter augmentation, including the placement of a sphincter augmentation device such as a magnetic band and cruroplasty when performed.
CPT Code 43285
CPT 43285 describes the removal of an esophageal sphincter augmentation device.
CPT Code 43286
CPT 43286 describes a laparoscopic transhiatal esophagectomy with total or near total esophagectomy, laparoscopic mobilization of the abdominal and mediastinal esophagus and proximal gastrectomy, and laparoscopic pyloric drainage procedure if performed, with open cervical pharyngogastrostomy or esophagogastrostomy.
CPT Code 43287
CPT 43287 describes a laparoscopic thoracoscopic esophagectomy, Ivor Lewis esophagectomy, which includes a distal two-thirds esophagectomy with laparoscopic mobilization of the abdominal and lower mediastinal esophagus and proximal gastrectomy, with laparoscopic pyloric drainage procedure if performed, and separate thoracoscopic mobilization of the middle and upper mediastinal esophagus and thoracic esophagogastrostomy.
CPT Code 43288
CPT 43288 describes a McKeown esophagectomy, a tri-incisional esophagectomy involving thoracoscopic mobilization of the upper, middle, and lower mediastinal esophagus, with separate laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy and a laparoscopic pyloric drainage procedure if performed, with open cervical pharyngogastrostomy or esophagogastrostomy.
CPT Code 43289
CPT 43289 describes an unlisted laparoscopy procedure of the esophagus.
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