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What is the difference between CPT 58552 and 58571?

What is the difference between CPT 58552 and 58571?

58552 is a LAVH. Lap Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy and the 58571 is for TLH, Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. You need to read the op ntoe to see what was done. If they do everything through the scope but just remove the uterus through the Vaginal then go with 58571.

Can 58571 and 52000 be billed together?

The 58571 and 52000 meet the criteria to bill separately, a modifier 51 would be correct appended to the 52000. First, the reason for the cystoscopy is due to abdominal pain and not to check the work of the lap surgery.

Is Colpotomy part of hysterectomy?

Vaginal Hysterectomy: The procedure is completed through a circumferential incision around the cervix (frequently called the “colpotomy” in operative reports) and involves the removal of the cervix and uterine fundus. This type of hysterectomy is performed completely via a vaginal approach.

What does CPT 59410 include?

Vaginal delivery only
CPT® Code 59410 in section: Vaginal delivery only (with or without episiotomy and/or forceps)

What does CPT code 59430 mean?

Vaginal Delivery
CPT® Code 59430 – Vaginal Delivery, Antepartum and Postpartum Care Procedures – Codify by AAPC.

What is the CPT code for a total hysterectomy?

The CPT codes for these procedures include: 58570—Laparoscopic total hysterectomy for uterus 250g or less 58571—Laparoscopic total hysterectomy for uterus 250g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s) 58572—Laparoscopic total hysterectomy for uterus greater than 250g

What is the CPT code for anesthesia cesarean delivery only?

Anesthesia for vaginal delivery only. [Note: Anesthesia via epidural catheter should be billed using CPT code 01967.] 01961. Anesthesia for cesarean delivery only.

What is CPT code for abdominal hysterectomy?

Code Information. 58150 – CPT® Code in category: Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s)

What is CPT code 58180?

CPT 58180, Under Hysterectomy Procedures. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 58180 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Hysterectomy Procedures.