January 2005 · Vol. 17, No. 14 CPT gems for 2005
Codes for all vaginal vault suspensions…Cryoablation promoted from Category III…Codes recognize hysteroscopic sterilization…More fetal Doppler choices
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Fast Track
For extraperitoneal vaginal vault suspensions, choose 57282; for intraperitoneal, use 57283
Happily, the code for hysteroscopic sterilization (Essure) has 57.77 relative value units when performed in a nonfacility setting—enough to cover the cost of the implants
Ultrasound guidelines require that images be permanently recorded
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Melanie
Witt,
RN, CPC, MAIndependent coding and documentation consultant; Former program manager, Department of Coding and Nomenclature, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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