Wiki - Bilateral Salpingectomy for Sterlization - AAPC Report CPT code 58661, Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and or salpingectomy), would be reported for the bilateral salpingectomy
Laparoscopic Procedures on the Oviduct Ovary - AAPC Question: I have a provider who performed a laparoscopic salpingectomy for sterilization and then he aspirated a cyst on the left ovary Received a letter from carrier stating that this is an unbundling of services
Tubal Ligation Claims: Here’s Why Some Payers May Still Balk . . . - AAPC Therefore, ACOG recommends that 58661 (Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and or salpingectomy)) is the appropriate code to report when sterilization is accomplished by removal of the fallopian tubes, rather than by ligation or the use of clips
Wiki - 58700 with C-Section for sterilization - AAPC Whether or not I agree with it, the ACOG guidance is clearly to code 58611 for sterilization by salpingectomy at the time of C-section and never 58700 This advise came about a few years ago when recommended practice became to remove the tubes rather than tie or cut as a way to help prevent cancer in the future as it was determined a majority of ovarian cancers actually start in the fallopian
5 Questions Clarify What Tubal Ligation Codes To Use When - AAPC When your ob-gyn performs this directly after delivery, apply this modifier Tubal ligations can be tricky, but you can combat your confusion by focusing on the following aspects of the procedure: the ob-gyn’s technique (laparoscope or hysteroscope versus open procedure),
58661 for sterilization | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC Our providers have decided that they are going to do a salpingectomy (58661) for sterilization (z30 2) instead of a tubal ligation They read information from ACOG that it is the recommended way now Is anyone else billing these out and getting paid for them? I have the 2020 coding companion
Hysterectomy Coding Decoded: Mastering CPT® Nuances for Maximum . . . - AAPC But that’s not all: Ob-gyns often perform additional procedures, such as oophorectomy, salpingectomy, or pelvic repairs, at the same time Capturing those combo procedures requires sharp attention to operative reports and precise documentation
Removal of Fallopian Tube Only : You Be the Coder - AAPC Maryland Subscriber Answer: Code 58661 (Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and or salpingectomy)) represents the removal of a tube, an ovary or a tube and ovary on one side (Medicare has considered this a unilateral procedure since 2010)
Coding Clarification: Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and . . . - AAPC There has been confusion about the difference between a total laparoscopic hysterectomy and a laparoscopy with vaginal hysterectomy, as well as the documentation requirements and the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes to report for these procedures The primary difference between the procedures in this family of codes is the method of detaching the structures rather
Wiki - bilateral tubal ligation via salpingectomy - AAPC However, some of our MDs are arguing that if they are removing a portion of the tube that it is then considered a partial salpingectomy and should therefore be coded as 58661 What is the correct code for a tubal ligation via partial salpingectomy (they are removing 2-4 cm of tube) Thanks, Lauren