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Laparoscopic Removal With Hysteroscopy

Question: Please confirm if I can use CPT® 49329 for “laparoscopic removal of an intraabdominal intrauterine device.” The op-report states that “the IUD was found on left upper abdomen near L2.”  What can I compare the unlisted code to?  The doctor also listed “hysteroscopy” as a secondary procedure, but wouldn’t this be included in the removal? Minnesota Subscriber Answer: The answer depends [...]
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