CPT^® 59151, Under Excision Procedures for Maternity Care and Delivery

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 59151 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures for Maternity Care and Delivery.

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In this procedure, the provider removes the fallopian tube and or an ovary in addition to removing or addressing an ectopic pregnancy. For this procedure, there may be a large fetus imbedded around the ovary or in the fallopian tube, or the ectopic pregnancy may have already ruptured the fallopian tube. In either circumstance, the provider determines that the he must remove the fallopian tube and or ovary. The provider performs this procedure using a laparoscope.

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[QUOTE="csperoni, post: 515705, member: 164618"] I would code this as both 59151 and 58662 59151 Laparoscopic treatment of ectopic pregnancy; with salpingectomy and/or oophorectomy 58662 Laparoscopy, ... [ Read More ]

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CPT for D&C (nonobstetrical) & (postpartum)

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Operative report, need help I'm stumped!

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