Surgery: Female Genital System (Q&A) (February 2018)

February 2018 page 11b Surgery: Female Genital System Question: A total laparoscopic hysterectomy is performed, with all ligaments and vessels disconnected laparoscopically, and a 70-gram uterus and ovaries are removed through the vagina. The vaginal cuff is then sutured via a vaginal approach. Is it appropriate to report code 58571 for this service? Answer: Yes, it would be appropriate to report code 58571 , Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s), or 58573 , Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)...

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Article Overview

This article addresses a coding question in gynecologic surgery and explains the general CPT context for reporting a laparoscopic hysterectomy when different surgical components are performed by different approaches. It is relevant to coders, billers, and reimbursement staff who work with female genital system procedures and need to understand how this type of guidance is discussed in CPT Assistant Q&A format.

Why This Topic Matters

Questions about mixed surgical approaches can affect whether a procedure is reported consistently and in line with CPT guidance. This brief Q&A helps readers locate the relevant CPT Assistant discussion for hysterectomy-related coding in gynecologic surgery.

Article Sections

  1. February 2018 page 11b

    Publication header identifying the issue and page for the coding question and answer.

  2. Surgery: Female Genital System

    A coding question and response focused on laparoscopic hysterectomy reporting in the female genital system section of CPT Assistant.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s focus within CPT Assistant and gynecologic surgery
  • How the Q&A format presents a laparoscopic hysterectomy coding issue
  • The general context for hysterectomy reporting when surgical steps use different approaches
  • How female genital system surgery guidance is discussed for coding reference

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Physician billing staff
  • Gynecology practice administrators

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