Gynecology:
Approach Will Determine Your Ovarian Cyst CPT® Code
Published on Wed Jun 13, 2012
If your ob-gyn uses ultrasound guidance, you should report this. Coding for the removal/excision, aspiration or drainage of an ovarian cyst doesn't have to be rocket science. We've broken down each approach to give you all the tools you need to get your claim right every time. Key concept: 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. Cut Into These Ovarian Cyst Codes To "excise" an ovarian cyst means that the ob-gyn removes the cyst by cutting. If this is the case, you should use 58925 (Ovarian cystectomy, unilateral or bilateral). Heads up: For a laparoscopic removal of an ovarian cyst, however, you need to select the code based on the extent of the procedure. For instance, when a laparoscopic ovarian cyst excision does not involve the removal of any additional ovarian tissue, [...]