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If No Intrauterine Contents, Use This D&C Code

Published on Mon Jun 01, 2015

Question:  I am having an issue with this procedure. The name of the procedure is “Left salpingectomy and removal of ectopic pregnancy as well as D&C.” I am using CPT® 59151. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) states that the D&C can be reported separately with either CPT® 58120 or 59812. Would you advise which would be most appropriate for [...]
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