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CNew patient came in to be evaluated for a uterine prolapse. During this appointment, she was examined and offered options to address it. The patient stated she would like to try the pessary and scheduled to come in on a different date for the...
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Ccgarciamck87@gmail.com reacted to csperoni's post in the thread Wiki Open procedure for removal of dermoid cysts of ovaries with
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58925 Ovarian cystectomy, unilateral or bilateral The provider removes a cyst from one or both ovaries via an abdominal incision. Clinical Responsibility The provider places the patient in the supine position and administers a general... -
Ccgarciamck87@gmail.com posted the thread Wiki Open procedure for removal of dermoid cysts of ovaries in OB/GYN.Surgeon is wanting to know what code should be used for the removal of dermoid cysts on ovaries. He states that due to the size of these cysts, an open procedure would be required. I have been researching and the closest I have gotten is 58925...
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Ccgarciamck87@gmail.com replied to the thread Wiki Dx lap including lysis of adhesions.This is what was also confusing me. This is what the op report states (i'll include parts that i believe are more relevant). I believe you are right as to considering the code for intestinal adhesions. Findings: Adhesions involving the omentum...
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Ccgarciamck87@gmail.com reacted to csperoni's post in the thread Wiki Dx lap including lysis of adhesions with Like.
I only code gyn surgeries and agree with @Orthocoderpgu. You code what was done. 58660 Laparoscopy, surgical; with lysis of adhesions (salpingolysis, ovariolysis) (separate procedure) If the provider performed lysis of adhesions of the ovary...
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Ccgarciamck87@gmail.com reacted to Orthocoderpgu's post in the thread Wiki Dx lap including lysis of adhesions with Like.
You need to code what was performed. Very possible with the adhesions being treated that the patient's symptoms will decrease or go away. Full disclosure I only code ortho surgeries.
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CPatient was scheduled for a dx laparoscopy to evaluate left ovary for potential torsion or cyst. As he started the procedure (per OP note), he encountered adhesions involving the omentum to the anterior abdominal wall and small bowel to the...
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Ccgarciamck87@gmail.com posted the thread Wiki Pelvic exam under anesthesia with biopsy of cervix in OB/GYN.Patient underwent an exam under anesthesia due to a pelvic mass found during a separate procedure the day prior. It was suspected to be cervical cancer. During this exam, a biopsy of the uterine cervix was taken. Pathology states "moderately...