CPT^® 57461, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Cervix Uteri

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 57461 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy Procedures on the Cervix Uteri.

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Summary

In this procedure, the provider examines the cervix, including upper/adjacent portion of the vagina, using an instrument called a colposcope. The provider also performs loop electrode conization of the cervix.

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Coding

Hello How can I maximize LEEP procedure in-office reimbursement. Should I code 57461 26 and 57461 TC to Specified its done in office and billing for both professional and technical component? Also, w... [ Read More ]

LEEP Procedure... HELP Please!

[b]Code as 57460[/b] I would lean towards 57460 more because conization was not mentioned at all, which is the method of the bx. The ECC would be the bx right. [QUOTE="Beara, post: 281330, membe... [ Read More ]

LEEP Payment

If physician does LEEP (57460,57461,57522) if office , would they get paid the same as hospital? Is there a professional factor that would need to be added ?... [ Read More ]

Please confirm LEEP code

This is the first time I've coded a LEEP procedure, and I want to make sure I'm choosing the correct code. I've researched and read the CPT code descriptions carefully but just need confirmation of 57... [ Read More ]

Leep procedures

57460 and 57461 use a colposcope for the procedure.... [ Read More ]

Code Difference

cpt 57461 use a colposcope to view the cervix, etc and cpt 57522 doesn't-... [ Read More ]

Code Difference

Please explain the difference between 57522 Leep Cone Bx and 57461 Leep Cone Bx with Colpo. I am being told that there is no difference. I am sure there is but I don't know how to explain it ver... [ Read More ]

Help with LEEP Cone Biopsy

A plastic duck billed cannula was inserted. The previously abnormal cervical mucosa was delineated by colposcopy was now excised with the help of a loop electrode. A conical piece of cervical tissue ... [ Read More ]

LEEP Procedure... HELP Please!

[b]LEEP Procedure[/b] I would think by reading your procedure note that 57460 may be the better choice for the LEEP procedure. The procedure note is brief but if you query the physician and if they ... [ Read More ]

LEEP Procedure... HELP Please!

I am not sure on which CPT codes to choose for the following procedure, please help! I am leaning towards 57461 & 57505 but not sure if these are correct. Procedure: LEEP The procedure, its risks an... [ Read More ]

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