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    Wiki MVA?

    When a provider documents MVA procedure, what key words should I be looking for to determine whether code 59840 or 59841? What are the key differences in coding between D&E and D&C? Should 59840/59841 only be used in elective procedures or can it be used for treatment of a missed AB?
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    Wiki D&C for confirmed pregnancy but no visable via ultrsound

    Any ideas on the correct CPT for a D&C for a pregnancy confirmed by urine test but not visible on ultrasound? Would you use the 58120 non-ob D&C (that does not make sense to me) or an abortion code for 1st trimester 59840? Not sure if this impacts but the patient is requesting termination...
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    Wiki OBGYN Facility Fee for abortions and hysteroscopies?

    When an OBGYN provider preforms a D&C or a hysteroscopy in the office, insurance carriers pay less than when performed in the hospital. Shouldn't it be the other way around? Is there an additional code or a different way to bill procedures in the office for a higher reimbursement rate? The cost...
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    Wiki Fetal Demise

    Patient who was 11 wks pregnant in the ER 2 days prior where it was found with fetal demise. She is back in the ER for suprapubic cramping. Has not had D&C yet. Would I report the suprapubic cramping or O36.4XX1 again? Thanks
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    Wiki Hysteroscopy D&C

    Patient had a missed Abortion and we performed 59820 on 11/9/15. Patient had several episodes of heavy bleeding following this. We then performed a Hysteroscopy D&C would I use 58558 with modifier 78 or do I use the 59160?
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