Ob-Gyn Coding Alert

Gynecology:

Draw the Line Between LEEP Biopsy of Cervix and Conization of Cervix

Reporting 57460 and 57461 means having this in your documentation. If you have a Loop Electrode Excision Procedure (LEEP) claim on your desk, then you need to ask, “Did he remove part of the endocervix?” Not sure what the endocervix is? Our experts break down the anatomy, terminology, and your choice of LEEP coding options into relatable terms. Key: Remember, [...]
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