CPT^® 57170, Under Introduction Procedures on the Vagina

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 57170 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction Procedures on the Vagina.

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In this procedure, the provider fits the patient with a diaphragm or cervical cap and educates the patient on self–insertion. The purpose of a diaphragm is to prevent sperm from entering the uterus during intercourse to prevent pregnancy. The purpose of the cervical cap is for collecting menstrual flow or to assist in artificial insemination. The cervical cap is not a contraceptive.

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Pessary insert with Estring insert - Medicare patient

[QUOTE="liqgold2@aol.com, post: 497040, member: 729454"] This is a difficult question to answer correctly. I would suggest the following coding: 57170 for Estring ring, and ... [ Read More ]

Pessary insert with Estring insert - Medicare patient

This is a difficult question to answer correctly. I would suggest the following coding: 57170 for Estring ring, and 57160 for the mechanical ring. ... [ Read More ]

57170 Diaphragm or cervical cap fitting with instructions

Does anyone have any knowledge on how to bill this? The patient comes in for the actual fitting and the diaphragm is ordered. They come back after we get the product and actually practice insertin... [ Read More ]

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57155 in Brachytherapy

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Diaphragm for Menstral cup

I posted this on the OB/GYN board with no responses yet... wonder if anyone has an suggestions? GYN fits patient with a Diaphragm (57170) for her to use as Menstral cup. What DX should I use with th... [ Read More ]

diaphragm for menstration

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