desireewhite185@yahoo.com
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Good morning,
I am hoping to get some clarity on the correct code for Laparoscopic Right Salpingo-oophorectomy w/ mini laparotomy. Total- 6cm long incision was made in order to remove the specimen. (Cyst was 12cm) A 15cm bag was used. From what I can tell the code would probably be 58661, but a lot of work was done besides just a straight forward 58661. It wasn't exactly a 49000.
My doctor also used a thunder beat to cut along adhesions to separate the ovary. Then a piece of plastic from the bag was noted in the pelvis, but it sounds that was easily removed.
Should I used modifier 25 to show there was extra work done?
Thank you for your time.
I am hoping to get some clarity on the correct code for Laparoscopic Right Salpingo-oophorectomy w/ mini laparotomy. Total- 6cm long incision was made in order to remove the specimen. (Cyst was 12cm) A 15cm bag was used. From what I can tell the code would probably be 58661, but a lot of work was done besides just a straight forward 58661. It wasn't exactly a 49000.
My doctor also used a thunder beat to cut along adhesions to separate the ovary. Then a piece of plastic from the bag was noted in the pelvis, but it sounds that was easily removed.
Should I used modifier 25 to show there was extra work done?
Thank you for your time.