Surgery/Female Genital System (May 2003)

May 2003 page 19c Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Surgery/Female Genital System, 58558, 58120 (Q&A) Question How should a hysteroscopy followed by a polypectomy and a D&C (not performed through the scope) be reported? The physician dilates the internal cervical os and a hysteroscope is inserted in the endometrial cavity. An examination through the scope is performed. After the scope is removed, multiple polypectomies are performed, as well as gentle curettage of the cavity walls. Should both codes 58558, Hysteroscopy surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy with or without D&C, and 58120, Dilation and curettage...

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This article presents a coding Q&A from CPT Assistant focused on a female genital system surgical scenario involving hysteroscopy, polypectomy, and dilation and curettage. It explains the general coding issue raised, the type of procedure combination discussed, and the broader rationale for selecting among related CPT surgical codes. The piece is aimed at coders and billing professionals seeking guidance on how the scenario is addressed in CPT Assistant.

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Articles like this help coding staff understand how CPT Assistant discusses procedure combinations and related reporting questions in gynecologic surgery. It is useful for readers who need to recognize when a consultation addresses overlapping CPT services and bundled surgical concepts.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers

    Introduces a coding Q&A format for a female genital system surgical scenario and frames the reporting question discussed in the article.

  2. AMA Comment

    Presents the response section that addresses the procedure combination discussed and the related CPT reporting context.

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  • How the article frames a hysteroscopy-related coding question
  • What general type of gynecologic surgical scenario is discussed
  • How CPT Assistant structures its guidance in a consultation format
  • Why the article is relevant to procedure bundling discussions in female genital surgery

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  • Coding auditors
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Physician billing staff
  • Gynecology practices

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