AMA CPT® Assistant - 1999 Issue 10 (October)
Vaginectomy Procedure Codes (October 1999)
October 1999 page 4 Coding Communication Vaginectomy Procedure Codes Clinical Vignette A range of new vaginectomy codes has been added to CPT 1999 to more accurately clarify and delineate the extent involved with each procedure. In addition, CPT code 57110 was revised. There are two groups of vaginectomy codes. The first group of codes 57106 - 57109 covers partial vaginectomy (ie, removal of the upper or lower vaginal wall). The second group of codes 57110 - 57112 covers the complete removal of the vaginal wall. CPT code 57108 has been deleted and replaced with code 57106 , Vaginectomy, partial removal...
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Article Overview
This coding communication explains how CPT vaginectomy procedure coding was organized in 1999 and why changes were made to clarify procedure extent. It is intended for coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff who work with gynecologic surgical coding and need to understand the scope of the vaginectomy code family, related terminology, and the article’s clinical vignette context.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate code selection for vaginectomy procedures depends on distinguishing partial from complete removal and recognizing the procedure variants described in the code family. This article helps readers understand the structure of the CPT update and the clinical documentation themes associated with these surgeries.
Article Sections
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October 1999 page 4
Introductory publication information and the coding communication topic for this issue.
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Coding Communication
A short framing section introducing the coding update and its relevance to procedure reporting.
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Vaginectomy Procedure Codes
Overview of the vaginectomy code family, including how the procedures are grouped and why the update was issued.
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Clinical Vignette
A case-based scenario illustrating the clinical setting discussed in connection with the vaginectomy update.
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Partial Vaginectomy Codes
Presentation of the partial vaginectomy code group and its associated procedural distinctions at a high level.
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Complete Vaginectomy Codes
Presentation of the complete vaginectomy code group and its associated procedural distinctions at a high level.
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Glossary of Terms
Brief terminology definitions used in the article to support understanding of the procedure categories.
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Clinical Vignette
A more detailed operative scenario tied to one of the complete vaginectomy codes and postoperative care context.
What You Will Learn
- How the vaginectomy code family was organized in CPT 1999
- What broad distinctions the article makes between partial and complete vaginectomy procedures
- How the article frames related terminology and clinical documentation context
- What type of clinical scenario is associated with the complete vaginectomy discussion
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Physician documentation staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Gynecologic surgery practices
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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