Clinical classification codes

Coding recommendations

The codes are dependent upon the extent of the excision; the procedure is classified using codes from one of the following two categories and fourth character detail will be required:

G02.- Total excision of oesophagus

Y74.4 Thoracoscopic video-assisted approach to thoracic cavity

or

G03.- Partial excision of oesophagus

Y74.4 Thoracoscopic video-assisted approach to thoracic cavity


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