bharathiT
Guru
Hi,
I am messed up with both 58571 & 58552 ?
How we differentiated the both technique.
I am messed up with both 58571 & 58552 ?
How we differentiated the both technique.
TLH (effective Jan. 1, 2008) | |||||
CPT® Codes | Uterine Size | Tubes and/or Ovaries | Removal of Cervix | Approach to Removal | Route of Removal |
58570 | ≤ 250 grams | No | Yes | Detachment of entire uterine cervix and body via the laparoscope | Tissues are removed through the abdomen or vagina |
58571 | ≤ 250 grams | Yes | Yes | Detachment of entire uterine cervix and body via the laparoscope | Tissues are removed through the abdomen or vagina |
58572 | > 250 grams | No | Yes | Detachment of entire uterine cervix and body via the laparoscope | Tissues are removed through the abdomen or vagina |
58573 | > 250 grams | Yes | Yes | Detachment of entire uterine cervix and body via the laparoscope | Tissues are removed through the abdomen or vagina |
LAVH | |||||
CPT® Codes | Uterine Size | Tubes and/or Ovaries | Removal of Cervix | Approach to Removal | Route of Removal |
58550 | ≤ 250 grams | No | Yes | Detchment of entire uterine cervix and body via the laparoscope and vagina | Tissues are removed through the vagina |
58552 | ≤ 250 grams | Yes | Yes | Detachment of entire uterine cervix and body via the laparoscope and vagina | Tissues are removed through the vagina |
58553 | > 250 grams | No | Yes | Detachment of entire uterine cervix and body via the laparoscope and vagina | Tissues are removed through the vagina |
58554 | > 250 grams | Yes | Yes | Detachment of entire uterine cervix and body via the laparoscope and vagina | Tissues are removed through the vagina |
LSH | |||||
CPT® Codes | Uterine Size | Tubes and/or Ovaries | Removal of Cervix | Approach to Removal | Route of Removal |
58541 | ≤ 250 grams | No | No | Detachment of uterus from the cervix and surrounding tissue laparoscopically | Tissues are removed through the abdomen |
58542 | ≤ 250 grams | Yes | No | Detachment of uterus from the cervix and surrounding tissue laparoscopically | Tissues are removed through the abdomen |
58543 | > 250 grams | No | No | Detachment of uterus from the cervix and surrounding tissue lapaoscopically | Tissues are removed through the abdomen |
58544 | > 250 grams | Yes | No | Detachment of uterus from the cervix and surrounding tissue laparoscopically | Tissues are removed through the abdomen |