AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2015 Issue 1; Ask the Editor

Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Converted to Open Procedure

A patient diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma underwent attempted robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy, converted to an open total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectemy. The robotic device was attached to the cervix and an attempt was made to mobilize the uterus. However, it was not possible to safely visualize the left uterine vessels; therefore, the robotic device was undocked and surgery was converted to an open procedure. What is the appropriate code assignment for attempted robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy, converted to an open total abdominal hysterectomy? ...

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