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AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2019 Issue 2; Ask the editor
Reinforcement of vaginal cuff
A patient presented for a total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) with bilateral salpingectomy. After the uterus was delivered vaginally, attention was turned to the vaginal cuff which was repaired with sutures. The placement of allograft tissue was then performed followed by the placement of FloSeal to achieve hemostasis.
What is the appropriate CPT code for the allograft that was used to reinforce the vaginal cuff?
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