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CPT® 49322, Under Laparoscopic Procedures on the Abdomen, Peritoneum, and Omentum

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 49322 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Laparoscopic Procedures on the Abdomen, Peritoneum, and Omentum.

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In this procedure, the provider examines the inside of the abdomen through a laparoscope, a tubular instrument with a light source and camera. He withdraws the fluid from one or more pockets or sacs, such as cysts of the ovary, to prevent rupture and internal bleeding.

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Laparoscopic ovarian drilling
I am torn between using 58662 or 58679 with like code 49322 for this procedure. I have seen it coded both ways. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you in advance!... [ Read More ]
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I agree with 58661. Regarding 49322, it would be billed with -59, -XU, -XS, -XE, -XP[B][I] ONLY IF APPROPRIATE. [/I][/B] Based on this limited information, I do NOT think it would be appropriate. F... [ Read More ]
Laparoscopy help
[QUOTE="csperoni, post: 511261, member: 164618"] 58800 Drainage of ovarian cyst(s), unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure); vaginal approach This would definitely be incorrect if the cyst is dr... [ Read More ]
Laparoscopy help
58800 Drainage of ovarian cyst(s), unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure); vaginal approach This would definitely be incorrect if the cyst is drained laparoscopically. You should never use a... [ Read More ]
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My doc performed a Diagnostic laparoscopy with drainage of left ovarian cyst and subsequent left salpingo-oophorectomy. I believe the CPT code's are 58661 and 49322-51 but that word subsequent is bot... [ Read More ]
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. I need some assistance with coding this procedure: this is what I have so far 37617 - 59 58545-51 58662- 51 However for the aspiration and excision of the cyst I am leaning for 49322 [B]Post-ope... [ Read More ]
49322 vs 58679
I would have coded laparoscopic incision & drainage of a cyst as 49322 without even giving it a second thought. I've never used 3M. When I do give it a second thought, I do see how 49322 specifies ... [ Read More ]
49322 vs 58679
Can someone please settle the debate. What code do you use for Laparoscopic incision and drainage of an ovarian cyst? No tissue removed. The dr. just goes in, punctures the cyst and it drains. I've fo... [ Read More ]
Are 58661 and 49322-59 bundled services?
I have a provider who performed a Laparoscopic Salpingectomy for sterilization and then he aspirated a cyst on the L ovary. Received a letter from carrier stating that this is an unbundling of service... [ Read More ]
Can 58661 and 49322 be be billed together or is this considered unbundling?
I have a provider who performed a Laparoscopic Salpingectomy for sterilization and then he aspirated a cyst on the L ovary. [LEFT]The fallopian tubes appeared to be normal on both right and left sid... [ Read More ]
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