Guidelines

How do you code a hysterectomy?

How do you code a hysterectomy?

The CPT codes for these procedures include:

  1. 58570—Laparoscopic total hysterectomy for uterus 250g or less.
  2. 58571—Laparoscopic total hysterectomy for uterus 250g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
  3. 58572—Laparoscopic total hysterectomy for uterus greater than 250g.

What is the CPT code for a vaginal hysterectomy?

Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)

CPT Codes Uterine Size Removal of Cervix
58550 ≤ 250 grams Yes
58552 ≤ 250 grams Yes
58553 > 250 grams Yes
58554 > 250 grams Yes

What is the CPT code for robotic assisted hysterectomy?

When coding for laparoscopic or robotic procedures, code the standard laparoscopic CPT code, example 58552 for a laparoscopic or robotic vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g. or less with removal of tube(s) and ovary(s) or as another example 58571 laparoscopic or robot- ic total hysterectomy for uterus 250 g. or less …

Do you code cystoscopy with hysterectomy?

Cystoscopy was coded in 34.18% of hysterectomies with concomitant pelvic reconstructive surgery.

Can you bill Colpopexy with hysterectomy?

Colpopexy is a repair of prolapsed vaginal tissue, which may be performed at the same operative session as a hysterectomy and is billed separately.

Is Colpotomy part of hysterectomy?

Vaginal Hysterectomy: The procedure is completed through a circumferential incision around the cervix (frequently called the “colpotomy” in operative reports) and involves the removal of the cervix and uterine fundus. This type of hysterectomy is performed completely via a vaginal approach.

What is procedure code 58552?

CPT® Code 58552 in section: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less.

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.

What is procedure code 38571?

Common Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 38571 describes Laparoscopy, surgical: with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy. CPT code 38562 describes Limited lymphadenectomy for staging (separate procedure); pelvic and para-aortic.

What is the CPT code for Perineoplasty?

A CPT code 56810 (perineoplasty, repair of perineum, nonobstetric [separate procedure]) was valued under the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale as an inpatient procedure, and there are no practice expense relative value units added if the procedure is done in the office.

What is the ICD 10 code for uterine prolapse?

N81.4
Uterovaginal prolapse, unspecified N81. 4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.