Q. Does CPT code 58571 need a modifier?
The -59 modifier and separate diagnosis are required since 58571 and 49321 are bundled and trying to code both without it will run afoul of the CCI edits.
Q. What is included in CPT 58571?
CPT® Code 58571 in section: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less.
Q. Can CPT code 58571 and 52000 be billed together?
The 58571 and 52000 meet the criteria to bill separately, a modifier 51 would be correct appended to the 52000. First, the reason for the cystoscopy is due to abdominal pain and not to check the work of the lap surgery.
Q. What is a total laparoscopic hysterectomy with bilateral Salpingectomy?
Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy refers to the surgical procedure in which both ovaries and fallopian tubes are removed from the body. Overall, Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo Oophorectomy is simply the surgical removal of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes and, ovaries.
Q. What is the difference between CPT 58571 and 58552?
58552 is a LAVH. Lap Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy and the 58571 is for TLH, Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. You need to read the op ntoe to see what was done. If they do everything through the scope but just remove the uterus through the Vaginal then go with 58571.
Q. What does a hysterectomy consist of?
In a total hysterectomy, the uterus and cervix are removed. In a total hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy, (a) the uterus plus one (unilateral) ovary and fallopian tube are removed; or (b) the uterus plus both (bilateral) ovaries and fallopian tubes are removed.
Q. What does CPT code 58571 mean?
58571—Laparoscopic total hysterectomy for uterus 250g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Q. What is the difference between 58571 and 58552?
Q. What do I need to know about a hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is a major surgery. It is used to treat cancer of the uterus, ovaries, and sometimes the cervix. It can also be the best treatment for other conditions. These include heavy periods, abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and uterine prolapse.
Q. What is the CPT code for laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy?
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.
Q. What is a hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy?
Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingectomy: Removal of the fallopian tubes. Total Hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy: Removal of the cervix, both ovaries and fallopian tubes. Supracervical Hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy: Removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Q. What is the difference between CPT 58570 and 58571?
58570—Laparoscopic total hysterectomy for uterus 250g or less. 58571—Laparoscopic total hysterectomy for uterus 250g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Q. What’s the difference between 58571 and 58552?
Keep in mind 58571 is done laparoscopically with either detached from the abdomen or vaginal, with the vaginal cuff being closed laparoscopically. As 58552 is done with vaginally approach with detached vaginally with the vaginal cuff being closed vaginal approach. I have been coding for Gynecology Oncology for almost 6 years.
Q. Which is a total hysterectomy 58552 or 58571?
While you are correct in stating that 58552 is a laparoscopy with a total vaginal hysterectomy and 58571 is a total laparoscopic hysterectomy, your statements are incorrect.
Q. Can a 58571 be done through laparoscopic approach?
Looking at your Op Notes, there’s nowhere in this dictation that everything is done Laparoscopically to be coded as 58571. It seems to me like as mentioned it is done Robotically through vaginal approach.
Q. What is the global OB CPT code 59400?
Services included in the Global OB CPT®’ Code 59400 (Vaginal delivery) or 59510 (Cesarean delivery) Note: • The following information is applicable to Plans with maternity benefits. • Maternity care is subject to a one-time office visit copayment. For BCBS plans with a copayment, this copayment should be
