Female Genital System, 57160 (Q&A) (October 1998)

October 1998 page 11-end Coding Consultation Female Genital System, 57160 (Q&A) Question Does CPT code 57160, Insertion of pessary, include the actual supply of the pessary? AMA Comment CPT code 57160 is intended to be used to report the insertion of the pessary. It would be appropriate to separately report the supply of the pessary with CPT code 99070. Alternatively, for payors accepting HCPCS Level II codes for supplies, code A4560 Pessary may be reported for the supply of the pessary. Female Genital System, 57160 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1998; October 1998 page 11-end ...

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