Coding Brief: Radiofrequency Ablation of Uterine Fibroid(s) (April 2017)

April 2017 page 7 Coding Brief: Radiofrequency Ablation of Uterine Fibroid(s) In the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2017 code set, Category III code 0336T was converted to a new Category I code 58674. In addition, an exclusionary parenthetical note was added to the CPT 2017 code set to restrict reporting of this procedure. This article provides an overview of this change to the Surgery/Female Genital System subsection of the CPT code set. Laparoscopy 58674Laparoscopy, surgical, ablation of uterine fibroid(s) including intraoperative ultrasound guidance and monitoring, radiofrequency (Do not report 58674 in conjunction with 49320, 58541-58554, 58570, 58571, 58572...

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Article Overview

This article covers a CPT 2017 coding update involving laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation of uterine fibroid(s). It is relevant to coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff working in gynecology, surgery, and outpatient procedural coding. The article explains the code-set change, the related exclusionary note, and a procedure-oriented example that illustrates the service context.

Why This Topic Matters

The update affects how a specific gynecologic laparoscopic service is represented in CPT and how related procedures are considered for reporting. Understanding the scope of the change helps support accurate code selection and awareness of linked CPT restrictions.

Article Sections

  1. April 2017 page 7

    Publication metadata and article identification.

  2. Laparoscopy

    Overview of the CPT update for a laparoscopic gynecologic procedure, including the code-set change and the associated reporting note.

  3. Clinical Example (58674)

    A brief patient scenario showing the general clinical context for the procedure discussed in the article.

  4. Description of Procedure (58674)

    A narrative procedural walkthrough describing the service at a high level in the article's example.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames a CPT 2017 update for a gynecologic laparoscopic service
  • What types of reporting restrictions are discussed in connection with the update
  • How the article presents the procedure context through an example and procedure narrative
  • Which code sets and related identifiers are referenced in the update

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Revenue cycle teams
  • Gynecology documentation staff
  • Surgery coding professionals

Codes Discussed

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