Wiki PPROM @ 20wks partial molar pregnancy

[nishwitzp]

any suggestions how to bill this procedure and diagnosis?

Delivery of placenta spontaneous with assistance, suction D&C

PPROM @ 20weeks
severe pre-eclamsia
partial molar pregnancy

Thanks,

 

[prattkm]

59870 - Uterine evacuation and curettage for hydatidiform mole -

The physician treats a hydatidiform mole (molar pregnancy) by evacuation and curettage of the uterus. The physician inserts a speculum into the vagina to view the cervix. A tenaculum is used to grasp the cervix, pull it down, and exert traction. A dilator is inserted into the endocervix and through the cervical canal to enlarge the opening. The physician places a cannula in the endocervical canal and passes it into the uterus. The suction machine is activated and the hydatidiform mole is evacuated by rotation of the cannula. After suction curettage, a sharp curette may be used to scrape the uterus and confirm that it is empty.