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Published on Tue Jan 17, 2012
Question:My ob-gyn documented the following note:Procedure: Lap TubalDocumented procedure: The fallopian tubes are cut, laparoscopically. I stitched ends, and then I removed the remainder of the fallopian tubes.How should I code this?California SubscriberAnswer: Whether he removes the tubes or not, this is a sterilization procedure and not a salpingectomy. Therefore, you should report only 58670 (Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration of oviducts [with or without transection]).