HCPCS 49320

Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)

AI EXPLANATION: Diagnostic laparoscopy is an outpatient surgical procedure used to visually inspect the abdominal cavity, organs, and pelvic area. A surgeon makes one or more small incisions in the abdomen to insert a thin, lighted tube with a video camera called a laparoscope. During the examination, the clinician can inspect the lining of the abdominal cavity and the surface of internal organs, and may collect fluid or cell samples using gentle washings or brushings to help identify underlying medical issues.