tci Part B Insider - 2009 Issue 18

PART B CODING COACH : Stop Mixing Up Hysterectomy Codes by Highlighting Weight, Removal

Know the clues to determine whether your ob-gyn removed the ovaries. Youll be able to distinguish a total abdominal hysterectomy from a laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy thanks to these experts tips on mapping your ob-gyns hysterectomies documentation to these procedures definitions. The ob-gyn may perform a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus including the corpus and cervix) using an abdominal, vaginal, or laparoscopic approach. Pay attention to these key terms to score 100 on your CPT code selection. Include Tubes/Ovaries in Abdominal Approach Codes The ob-gyn may or may not remove the ovaries during an abdominal hysterectomy, but this does not...

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