Wiki CPT for D&C (nonobstetrical) & (postpartum) - AAPC
网页Mar 13, 2012. #3. If a dilation was performed you have to use code 58120. In my coding companion book it states: because the postpartum uterus has been previously dilated during delivery of the newborn, dilation is not required for this surgery. This code is only to be used for postpartum curettage. For dilation and curettage, diagnostic and/or ...
Here's the Secret to Coding Abortions: Determining the Type - AAPC
网页2018年8月13日 — For example, the ob-gyn performs a dilation and curettage (D&C) for a blighted ovum (O02.0, Blighted ovum and nonhydatidiform mole). In this case, the nonobstetrical D&C code (58120, Dilation and curettage, diagnostic and/or therapeutic [nonobstetrical]) doesn’t seem right. The correct code, rather, depends on when—or …
59812 Vs 59820 | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
网页2008年5月29日 — Code 59812 is used to report the dilation and curettage (either sharp or suction curettage) for the surgical management of an incomplete abortion. However, if the patient is septic and is diagnosed as experiencing an incomplete abortion, do not use code 59812. (See septic abortion.)
Wiki - Suction Dilation & Curettage after medical termination of
网页2021年2月17日 — Had excessive bleeding after the procedure and had a suction dilation and curettage procedure was done two weeks later for the retained products of conception. Was coding this as 58912. My thinking is that this is an incomplete abortion with retained products of …
CPT® Code 59840 - Abortion Procedures - Codify by AAPC
网页In this procedure, the provider deliberately terminates a pregnancy for elective or therapeutic reasons. He removes the fetus and products of conception by dilating the cervix and then using a suction curette. The provider performs this procedure via a vaginal approach.
Here's How to Tell the Difference Between 58100, 58120 - AAPC
网页2018年5月14日 — New Mexico Subscriber. Answer: You can use CPT® code 58120 (Dilation and curettage, diagnostic and/or therapeutic [nonobstetrical]) for a complete or fractional D&C. Code 58100 (Endometrial sampling ( [biopsy] with or without endocervical sampling ( [biopsy)], without cervical dilation, any method ( [separate procedure]) is intended to …
Suction D&C Blighted Ovum | Medical Billing and Coding Forum
网页May 3, 2011. #2. 59840 is the most appropriate code . The reason is: it is an induced (abortion ) procedure by Dilation and Curettage where in curettage is mandatory. Every Blighted Ovum treatment with suction and dilation will not be complete unless curettage is done. So after dilation and suction suction, it is completed by cerettage for sure.
Possible Molar Pregnancy : You Be the Coder - AAPC
网页2019年4月17日 — The suction was then started. A moderate amount of tissue and products was evacuated with the curette rotating outward. The suction curette was removed, and gentle endometrial curettage was performed using a medium sharp curette. The suction curette was then reintroduced to clear the uterus of any remaining blood and products.
Wiki DILATION AND CURETTAGE, UTERUS, USING SUCTION POST …
网页2023年7月3日 — Days later, patient is admitted due to vaginal bleeding where a suction and sharp curettage plus placement of Jada was performed by my provider. What code can I use? I am unsure if 59160 would be applicable as description states: "This procedure removes tissues remaining in the uterus instead of being expelled during childbirth".
Wiki D&E(dilation and evacuation )of the Retained POC w/without …
网页2021年4月28日 — I have seen a few cases when pt had elective Abortion (AB) ( w/evacuation or curettage) a few days ago and now is admitted for D&E of the Retained POC w/without hemorrhage. ( Progressive cervical dilation was done with Pratt dilators.. and uterine aspiration was performed with electrical suction ) What puzzles me is the procedure/CPT …