Wiki Anes code for LAVH, 00840 or 00944

[zona6789@yahoo.com]

if anyone has thoughts on which code is correct. the crosswalk lists both.

thank you

 

[TWilliamsCPC]

00944

LAVH 58550-58554
Reporting either 00840 or 00944 is acceptable, the base value for both is 6. However, ASA 00840 is 'not otherwise specified' and 00944 is specific to a Vaginal Hysterectomy.

 

[zona6789@yahoo.com]

thank you for that detail. good find!!

 

[albeard99]

I use 00840 if any other procedure is done at the same time as the hysterectomy; 00944 if not. Also, 00840 is for an abdominal approach. If it's strictly vaginal, then 00944 seems more appropriate to me.

Angela (From Missouri)