AMA CPT® Assistant - 2008 Issue 2 (February)

Uterine Fibroid Embolization (February 2008)

February 2008 page 5 Coding Communication:Uterine Fibroid Embolization The following article was originally published in the Clinical Examples in Radiology newsletter (Winter 2007, Volume 3, Issue 1). For more information on the Clinical Examples in Radiology newsletter or to order, please contact the American Medical Association at 800 621-8335. Reason for Exam Uterine fibroids with refractory heavy menstrual bleeding Impression Enlarged uterine fibroid with dominant right uterine artery supply Successful embolization utilizing transcatheter technique and PVA particles, as described below Procedure Uterine fibroid embolization Consent Informed consent was obtained. Techniques The patient was marked, prepped, draped, in standard fashion...

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