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Gynecology:

Part 1: Highlighting 4 Factors to Pinpoint Which Hysterectomy Code to Use

Published on Wed May 08, 2024

Warning: You should not count fibroid weight with the weight of the uterus. Approximately 600,000 hysterectomies are performed annually in the United States, meaning that you will likely see a hysterectomy claim land on your desk. Before you feel overwhelmed by your various choices for hysterectomy procedures, isolate these four factors of the procedure: Approach Size/weight Extent of uterus removed [...]
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