Revised Codes and New Codes
Published on Thu Nov 01, 2001
Revised Codes
56501 destruction of lesion(s), vulva; simple (e.g., laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
56515 destruction of lesion(s), vulva; extensive (e.g., laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
57022 incision and drainage of vaginal hematoma; obstetrical/postpartum
57061 destruction of vaginal lesion(s); simple (e.g., laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
57065 destruction of vaginal lesion(s); extensive (e.g., laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
57510 cautery of cervix; electro or thermal
58140 myomectomy, excision of leiomyomata of uterus, single or multiple (separate procedure); abdominal approach
58275 vaginal hysterectomy, with total or partial vaginectomy
58563 hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (e.g., endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)
58611 ligation or transection of fallopian tube(s) when done at the time of cesarean delivery or intra-abdominal surgery (not a separate procedure) (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
59000 amniocentesis; diagnostic
76805 ultrasound, pregnant uterus, B-scan and/or real time with image documentation; complete (complete fetal and maternal evaluation)
76819 fetal biophysical profile; without non-stress testing
76830 ultrasound, transvaginal
76856 ultrasound, pelvic (nonobstetric), B-scan and/or real time with image documentation; complete
82270 blood, occult, by peroxidase activity (e.g., guaiac), qualitative; feces, 1-3 simultaneous determinations
New Codes
10021 fine needle aspiration; without imaging guidance
10022 fine needle aspiration; with imaging guidance
57155 insertion of uterine tandems and/or vaginal ovoids for clinical brachytherapy
58346 insertion of Heyman capsules for clinical brachytherapy
58953 bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with omentectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy and radical dissection for debulking
58954 bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with omentectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy and radical dissection for debulking; with pelvic lymphadenectomy and limited para-aortic lymphadenectomy
59001 amniocentesis; therapeutic amniotic fluid reduction (includes ultrasound guidance)
64561 percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrodes; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement)
64581 incision for implantation of neurostimulator electrodes; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement)
99500 home visit for prenatal monitoring and assessment to include fetal heart rate, non-stress test, uterine monitoring, and gestational diabetes monitoring
99501 home visit for postnatal assessment and follow-up care
99506 home visit for intramuscular injections
99507 home visit for care and maintenance of catheter(s) (e.g., urinary, drainage, and enteral)
99553 home infusion for tocolytic therapy, per diem
99561 home infusion of hydration therapy, per diem
Deletions
88170 fine needle aspiration; superficial tissue
88171 fine needle aspiration; deep tissue under radiologic guidance
Coming next month: Changes to Medicare Codes and Payment Guidelines for 2002.
