Which code corresponds to a total colectomy performed laparoscopically with ileostomy?

The code that corresponds to a total colectomy performed laparoscopically with ileostomy is 44210. This code specifically describes a laparoscopic total colectomy, which involves the surgical removal of the entire colon using a minimally invasive technique. The inclusion of an ileostomy indicates that the procedure is designed to create an opening for waste removal from the intestines externally through the abdominal wall.

Understanding the coding structure is key; for laparoscopic procedures, codes often start with "442" which is allocated for colon surgeries. Specifically, code 44210 is designated for a total colectomy performed laparoscopically when the procedure includes the creation of an ileostomy.

The other codes represent different variations or related procedures that do not align with the specifics of a total colectomy with ileostomy. For example, they may refer to subtotal colectomies, or might involve different surgical approaches, which is why they do not accurately represent the scenario of a total colectomy being performed laparoscopically with the formation of an ileostomy.