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CPT® 58120, Under Endometrial sampling, D&C and Uterus Tumor Excision Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 58120 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endometrial sampling, D&C and Uterus Tumor Excision Procedures.

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The provider dilates the cervix to gain access to the uterine cavity in order to scrape the lining of the uterus as a treatment for excessive bleeding or to obtain a large sample of tissue.

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GYN surgery question
[QUOTE="christyroseflake, post: 509504, member: 819885"] Thank you! I see that 58120 is a column 2 code for 58563, so I could use a modifier to override the edit. What would be the "appropriate circ... [ Read More ]
GYN surgery question
Thank you! I see that 58120 is a column 2 code for 58563, so I could use a modifier to override the edit. What would be the "appropriate circumstances" to do this?... [ Read More ]
GYN surgery question
My provider performed a hysteroscopy with ablation, a Myosure polyp removal, and a D&C at an outpatient ambulatory surgery center for abnormal uterine bleeding and endometrial polyp. Would I code it ... [ Read More ]
Postpartum D&C
If you had to dilate, then you'd report the 58120; the cervix was closed. 59160 is usually done at the same episode as the delivery or very shortly after. It really doesn't have anything to do with ... [ Read More ]
Postpartum D&C
Hello, Could use some help as my OB coding is not strong. Have a situation were the patient delivered a healthy baby and is coming back 13 weeks later to the hospital for a D&C for retained products ... [ Read More ]
D&E(dilation and evacuation )of the Retained POC w/without hemorrhage After Abortion.
[QUOTE="natashalage, post: 493017, member: 433929"] Hello, I privately received the response to my question - to code this scenario as 59812. But I am surprised that nobody else responded. I know we h... [ Read More ]
D&E(dilation and evacuation )of the Retained POC w/without hemorrhage After Abortion.
Hello Coding Professionals! :) I am a new coder and will greatly appreciate your help with understanding on how to choose the correct CPT code for the following scenario. I have seen a few cases when ... [ Read More ]
Suction Dilation & Curettage after medical termination of pregnancy
If there were retained products of conception, I do not agree at all with 58120. I would appeal 59812 with notes and pathology showing nonobstetrical does not apply here.... [ Read More ]
Suction Dilation & Curettage after medical termination of pregnancy
Thank you for your response. I apologize for the typos. We coded this as 59812 for a incomplete abortion. The insurance payer wants to change the code to 58120. D&C, nonobstetrical.... [ Read More ]
Medicaid Denials
Anyone having an issue with a denial for CPT 59812,58120 or 49320 because it was done as an outpatient?... [ Read More ]
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