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Wiki Coding Unwanted Fertility/Desire for Sterilization

Hi, I'm looking for guidance on how to code unwanted fertility/desire for sterilization. Many of our providers are using this language in the system to refer patients out for BTLs, but the code it translates to in the system is Z30.2 (Encounter for sterilization). We do not perform these in our...
- MoniiRuppe
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- Apr 1, 2022
- fertility gynecological ob gyn ob-gyn ob/gyn ob/gyne obstetrical obstetrics sterilization
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Diagnosis Coding
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Wiki Preventive coverage for sterilization procedure 58661

I work for a payer in Idaho and we're seeing more and more providers performing CPT 58661 lap removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy) for sterilization purposes. Our members are not aware that this procedure isn't considered a tubal ligation/ and is not...
- CBLENNIE
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- Sep 24, 2018
- 58661 preventive services sterilization tubal ligation
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion
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Wiki Medi-Cal

I'm a bit stuck. I've starting working in billing with anesthesia. I recently got 3 Medi-cal denials for Family Pact, Z30.2 with 00851 or 00840, stating services cannot be paid with dx. Can anyone share on this please.
- YRojas1986
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- Oct 13, 2016
- anesthesia family pact medi-cal sterilization
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Anesthesia

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