Mary Jones underwent a total esophagectomy with cervical esophagostomy. What is the appropriate CPT code?

The appropriate CPT code for a total esophagectomy with cervical esophagostomy is 43124. This code specifically represents the surgical procedure in which the esophagus is completely removed, and a cervical esophagostomy is performed, which involves creating a connection between the esophagus and the outside of the throat.

In this context, the total esophagectomy involves removing the entire esophagus, which is a significant surgical procedure typically necessitating a code that accurately reflects both the complexity and the extent of the surgery performed. Combined with the cervical esophagostomy, which is an essential part of the recovery and management of the patient post-surgery, this code thus provides a comprehensive classification for the procedure, ensuring proper documentation and billing.

The other codes do not capture the specifics of the total esophagectomy and the subsequent cervical esophagostomy. Some may pertain to different types of esophageal surgeries or procedures that are not relevant to what Mary Jones underwent. This highlights the importance of selecting a code that accurately describes the procedure performed.