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tubal ligation

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    Wiki Bilateral 58661

    When billing a salpingectomy (58661) for sterilization (z30.2) should it be billed as 2 units with a 50 modifier. I was under the assumption not because of the dx is inherently bilateral.
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    Wiki VNOTES Bilateral Tubal Ligation

    I have a provider that is doing a Laparoscopic Bilateral Tubal Ligation (58661) vs. a VNotes Bilateral Tubal ligation. Can anyone help with the proper cpt code for the Vnotes BLT? from reading the definition of Vnotes - it appears that is so the provider can visualize the uterus more clearly.
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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...
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    Wiki Tubal ligation reversal STATUS only - ICD-10

    Hello, I've been looking for an ICD-10 that best reflects the "tubal ligation reversal status" condition. The codes below don't seem to match my scenario, according to their description: Z31.0 = Encounter for reversal of previous sterilization (I believe this code is used when the patient...
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