Advanced Search

Ob-Gyn Coding Alert

You Be the Coder:

Solve This Vaginoperioneoplasty Scenario

Published on Thu Sep 18, 2014

Question: What’s the best way to code the vaginoperioneoplasty portion of this procedure:  FINDINGS: Shortened vaginal outlet secondary to vaginal scarring from second degree laceration after delivery and also 9 cm uterus. DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: The patient was taken to the operating room where she was properly identified as herself.  Appropriate timeout was performed. The patient was prepped and draped in [...]
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in your eNewsletter
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs*
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more
*CEUs available with select eNewsletters.

Other Articles in this issue of

Ob-Gyn Coding Alert

View All