High impact
Obsolete and Unreliable Tests and Procedures (CPB 0438, reviewed 2026-07-16)
Aetna·Effective Jul 16, 2026
CPT 44205, in plain terms, covers A surgeon removes part of your colon using minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery and connects the remaining colon to your small intestine. CPT 44205 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 44205 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 44205 on AAPC
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