AMA CPT® Assistant - 2009 Issue 4 (April)

Surgery/Female Genital System (April 2009)

April 2009 page 9 Surgery: Female Genital System, 58999 (Q&A) Question: What is the correct code to report for the application of trichloroacetic acid cauterant (TCA) to the cervix to dysplasia after an abnormal Pap smear result? Answer: There is currently no specific CPT code for the application of trichloroacetic acid cauterant for the destruction of lesions on the cervix. This service is a part of the Evaluation and Management (E/M) service, if it does not require a significant amount of work or practice expense. However, if the service involves a significant amount of work, it is appropriate...

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