2025 CPT code 43283
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Surgery - Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Feed
Laparoscopic esophageal lengthening performed in conjunction with a laparoscopic fundoplasty or paraesophageal hernia repair.
Modifiers may be applicable. Refer to current CPT guidelines and payer policies for appropriate use.
In simple words: The surgeon uses a small camera and instruments inserted through tiny incisions to lengthen the esophagus. This procedure is done during the same surgery as a stomach wrap or hernia repair.
Laparoscopy, surgical, esophageal lengthening procedure (e.g., Collis gastroplasty or wedge gastroplasty) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure). This add-on code describes a laparoscopic esophageal lengthening procedure performed during the same session as a separately reportable laparoscopic fundoplasty or paraesophageal hernia repair (43280, 43281, 43282).
Example 1: A patient with a paraesophageal hernia and shortened esophagus undergoes laparoscopic repair of the hernia (43282) along with a Collis gastroplasty to lengthen the esophagus (43283)., During a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (43280), the surgeon performs an esophageal wedge gastroplasty (43283) to address the patient's short esophagus caused by long-term GERD., A patient undergoes laparoscopic repair of a paraesophageal hernia without mesh implantation (43281) and also requires esophageal lengthening with a Collis gastroplasty (43283) due to esophageal stricture.
Operative report must confirm use of laparoscopic technique with description of esophageal lengthening including specific technique (e.g., Collis gastroplasty) and should indicate that it was done at the same time as laparoscopic fundoplasty or paraesophageal hernia repair. Document medical necessity for both the primary and add-on procedures.
** Always refer to the most current CPT codebook and payer guidelines for accurate coding and billing practices. This information is current as of December 10, 2024.
- Modifier TC rule: This is an add-on code and as such would not be subject to a TC modifier.
- Specialties:General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
- Place of Service:Ambulatory Surgical Center, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital