Wiki Hysterectomy 4 hours after C section

[Rgreen0118]

Doc performed C section and BTL. 4 hours later, he had to do an emergency hysterectomy.

Is this still the add on code of 59525?

Thanks in advance,

Rhonda

 

[aholla04]

Yes, The instruction notes tell you to use this code in conjunction with the delivery code you are using. You would need to report the c-section/BTL and the hysterectomy being sure to show the medical necessity of the hysterectomy in the diagnosis codes you use.