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Use 58120 to Report an EMB With Cervical Dilation

Published on Wed May 27, 2026

Question: I have a report for an endometrial biopsy (EMB) that required cervical dilation due to cervical stenosis. What procedure code should I assign? Texas Subscriber Answer: You will assign 58120 (Dilation and curettage, diagnostic and/or therapeutic (nonobstetrical)) to report the procedure. While 58100 (Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)) [...]
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