What is the difference between CPT code 58661 and 58670?
What is the difference between CPT code 58661 and 58670?
If the provider performed a laparoscopic salpingectomy for sterilization purposes, CPT code 58661 would be reported and not 58670. Other coding guidance resources have stated that CPT code 58661 would be reported for a disease process and CPT code 58670 would be reported for sterilization.
What does CPT code 58670 mean?
58670. LAPAROSCOPY, SURGICAL; WITH FULGURATION OF OVIDUCTS (WITH OR WITHOUT TRANSECTION) 58671. LAPAROSCOPY, SURGICAL; WITH OCCLUSION OF OVIDUCTS BY DEVICE (EG, BAND, CLIP, OR FALOPE RING)
What is procedure code 58671?
Laparoscopic Procedures
CPT® 58671, Under Laparoscopic Procedures on the Oviduct/Ovary. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 58671 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Laparoscopic Procedures on the Oviduct/Ovary.
Is CPT 58661 a bilateral procedure?
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.
Does CPT code 58661 need a modifier?
There is a CPT Assistant article from Jan. 2002 that stated code 58661 was a unilateral procedure, so modifier -50 should be appended when the procedure is performed bilaterally.
What is procedure code 59514?
CPT® Code 59514 – Cesarean Delivery Procedures – Codify by AAPC.
What does CPT code 58661 mean?
Procedure Code 58661 – Endoscopic procedures fallopian tubes and/or ovaries with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy).
How long is the healing process for a tubal ligation?
It has the lowest failure rate of any method. The inserts cause tubal scarring over 3 months effectively sealing the tubes closed without surgery. Laparoscopy tubal ligation healing can be as short as 2-4 days, but a larger abdominal incision takes a little longer to heal.
What are the three methods of tubal ligation?
Tubal ligation methods. Tubal ring The silastic band or tubal ring method involves a doubling over of the fallopian tubes and application of a silastic band to the tube. Pomeroy tubal ligation In this method of tubal ligation, a loop of tube is “strangled” with a suture. Usually, the loop is cut and the ends cauterized or “burned“.
What should I expect after a tubal ligation?
After Surgery. You may have increased cramping and vaginal bleeding for a day or two after the procedure. You may experience gas pains for about a day or so due to gas administered during the procedure. This may extend into your upper abdomen and shoulder. Walking will help relieve this pressure.
What is the most common process for tubal ligation?
The Consultation Appointment. Your first appointment will be a consultation with the OB/GYN who will perform your tubal ligation.
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