Ob-Gyn Coding Alert

Here's how you could potentially add $184 to your bottom line. Coding for the removal/excision, aspiration, or drainage of an ovarian cyst doesn't have to be rocket science. Tackle these often tricky procedures by busting four myths. You'll have all the tools you need to get your claim right every time. Key: When you're preparing to code for ovarian cyst removal, you should pay particular attention to the approach, whether it is vaginal, abdominal (open), or laparoscopic, says Celia Hernandez, CPC, certified coder at South Haven Community Hospital in Mich. For Laparoscopic Cysts, Look to Extent of Procedure Myth #1: If your ob-gyn documents that he removed an ovarian cyst via a laparoscope, then you have all you need to choose what code to report. Reality: For a laparoscopic removal of an ovarian cyst, you've got to dig deeper into your ob-gyn's documentation and select the code based on the [...]