tci Part B Insider - 2006 Issue 4

OB-GYN: End Endometrial Biopsy Coding Mistakes With This Update

New add-on code will make a difference to your denialsCPT made some changes to the way you should report endometrial biopsies in 2006. Read on to find out how to properly use new add-on code +58110 (Endometrial sampling [biopsy] performed in conjunction with colposcopy [list separately in addition to code for primary procedure]).Example: The ob-gyn, when performing a colposcopy, wants to perform an endometrial biopsy in addition to any cervical or vaginal biopsy.Old way: If you tried to report the endometrial biopsy code 58100 (Endometrial sampling [biopsy] with or without endocervical sampling [biopsy]...), most carriers would...

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