tci Part B Insider - 2010 Issue 37

Part B Coding Coach: Cut Your Ovarian Cyst CPT Confusion Down to Size

Bonus: Here's the documentation you need for cyst removals.Coding for the removal/excision, aspiration or drainage of an ovarian cyst doesn't have to be rocket science. We've broken down each approach to give you all the tools you need to get your claim right every time.Key concept: When you're preparing to code for ovarian cyst removal, you should pay particular attention to the approach, whether it is vaginal, abdominal (open) or laparoscopic, experts say. Cut Into These Ovarian Cyst Codes To "excise" an ovarian cyst means that the ob-gyn removes the cyst by cutting. If this is the...

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