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The OP report says "the left tube mesosalpinx was serially cauterized and transected with the LigaSure device and the cornual was also cauterized and transected. the tube was removed from the abdomen. note continues with right side done the same way.
I have always coded this 58670 = cauterized for sterilization.
Our hospital says because the OP report says " the tube was removed from the abdomen" it should be code 58661 for remove adnexal structure
The 58670 is paid 100% The 58661 is subject to deductible and co-ins
HELP - what is the proper way to code this?
thanks for your help -- sign me frustrated in NewBern
I have always coded this 58670 = cauterized for sterilization.
Our hospital says because the OP report says " the tube was removed from the abdomen" it should be code 58661 for remove adnexal structure
The 58670 is paid 100% The 58661 is subject to deductible and co-ins
HELP - what is the proper way to code this?
thanks for your help -- sign me frustrated in NewBern