1.
One lesion excised from the vulva is reported using code 56606. Code 56610 is used to report a biopsy of each additional lesion of the vulva after the first one.
2.
The hymen is a membrane that covers the external opening of the vagina.
3.
Vulva repair is reported using codes 56800-56810.
4.
If a destruction of a cyst, abscess, or a cautery destruction of a urethral caruncle is performed, the code set used to report this service is 56700-56740.
5.
Procedures performed on the female genital system may be performed endoscopically, laparoscopically, or open.
6.
A complete radical vulvectomy is reported using code 56633.
7.
A partial procedure is the removal of greater than 80% of the vulvar area.
8.
A simple procedure is the removal of the skin and superficial subcutaneous tissue.
9.
A radical procedure, as it relates to the vulvectomy codes, is defined as the removal of less than 80% of the vulvar area.
10.
A colposcopy of the vulva with biopsy is reported using CPT code 56821.
11.
Repairs of the vagina are reported using the ------------------------------------------------ code set.
12.
A biopsy of the vaginal mucosa would be reported using the ------------------------------------------ code range.
13.
Paravaginal defect repairs are reported using the -------------------------------- code range.
14.
Insertion of IUD is reported with code ------------
15.
The removal of uterine fibroid tumors from the wall of the uterus is reported using code range ----------------.
16.
The code range used to report the cautery of the cervix is ------------------------------------.
17.
If open occlusion of the fallopian tubes is performed, code 58627 should be used to report this service.
18.
A colpocentesis is the aspiration of fluid through the vaginal wall into a syringe.
19.
Code 56606 is an add-on code and should be used only in conjunction with 56605.
20.
Endoscopic and open procedures of the vagina are reported using CPT codes 57420-57425.
21.
When you are reporting vaginal approach procedures, dilation of the cervix (57800) should be reported separately, as it is a routine part of the surgical field encountered.
22.
When reporting the service of the introduction of a diaphragm, the cost of the diaphragm is included in the introduction.
23.
Hydatidiform mole, also known as a "molar pregnancy," results from genetic abnormalities.
24.
Antepartum introduction and repair are reported using codes from the 59200-59350 code set.
25.
Normal maternity care includes monthly visits up to 36 weeks gestation.