CPT Knowledgebase - Dec 7, 2021

What are differences between the descriptors of codes 58548 and 58575? What is the determining factor for reporting radical and total hysterectomy procedures? Per the code descriptors, a radical hysterectomy (58548) includes para-aortic and pelvic lymph node procedures, while a total hysterectomy (58575) includes tumor de-bulking and omentectomy. Does removal of the parametria have any bearing on determining the difference between a radical and total hysterectomy?

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