In simple words: This code covers laparoscopic surgeries on the belly area that don't have a specific code. The doctor makes small cuts in your belly, fills it with gas to see better, uses a tiny camera to look inside, and uses other small cuts for tools. They use devices to keep the cuts open, and then close everything up with stitches or staples.

This CPT code reports laparoscopic procedures performed on the abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum that do not have a specific code.Laparoscopy involves making several abdominal incisions, inflating the abdomen with carbon dioxide for better visualization, inserting a scope to examine the area, and using additional incisions for instruments.Ports are used to maintain incision openings, removed at procedure's end, and incisions are closed with sutures or staples. The omentum (abdominal cavity membrane extending from the stomach) and peritoneum (abdominal cavity lining) may be involved.

Example 1: Laparoscopic exploration of the abdomen to investigate abdominal pain of unknown origin, with no specific lesion identified., Laparoscopic removal of an unknown peritoneal adhesion causing bowel obstruction, where the adhesion's characteristics don't fit the description of existing CPT codes., Laparoscopic lysis of extensive adhesions involving multiple abdominal organs after prior abdominal surgery, exceeding the complexity described by existing CPT codes.

Detailed operative report with a description of the procedure, including the structures involved, instruments used, and the rationale for using an unlisted code.Preoperative and postoperative diagnoses should be clearly documented, along with any imaging studies or other relevant diagnostic information.

** When using 49329, submit a detailed explanation justifying the use of this unlisted code, comparing the procedure to similar codes and providing supporting documentation such as operative notes.