ltingle1
Contributor
Hello,
I am having an issue with our MDs and coding for sterilization. My understanding is that for sterilization, if the MD is doing a BTL and removes a portion of the tube, it is still considered a BTL and not a salpingectomy, so I would code 58670 and not 58661. (not done at time of c/s)
However, some of our MDs are arguing that if they are removing a portion of the tube that it is then considered a partial salpingectomy and should therefore be coded as 58661.
What is the correct code for a tubal ligation via partial salpingectomy (they are removing 2-4 cm of tube)
Thanks,
Lauren
I am having an issue with our MDs and coding for sterilization. My understanding is that for sterilization, if the MD is doing a BTL and removes a portion of the tube, it is still considered a BTL and not a salpingectomy, so I would code 58670 and not 58661. (not done at time of c/s)
However, some of our MDs are arguing that if they are removing a portion of the tube that it is then considered a partial salpingectomy and should therefore be coded as 58661.
What is the correct code for a tubal ligation via partial salpingectomy (they are removing 2-4 cm of tube)
Thanks,
Lauren