AMA CPT® Assistant - 1994 Issue 3 (March)

Hysteroscopy with D&C (Fall 1994)

Fall 1994 page 7 Hysteroscopy with D&C We are often asked how to report a hysteroscopy and a dilation and curettage (D & C) performed at the same operative session. A D & C performed at the same time as a hysteroscopy is reported using only code 56351. 56351Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C The code was worded this way to make it clear that when sampling (biopsy or curetting) of the endometrium, and/or polypectomy was performed, the D & C should not be coded separately. Additionally, it was...

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