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Wiki Exploratory Laparotomy - ovarian Cystectomy

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My doctors performed Exploratory laparotomy, Lysis of adhesions. Left ovarian Cystectomy
with dilation and curettage.

diagnosis: pre-op persistent bilateral ovarian cysts with thickened endometrial stripe, failed
endometrial biopsy in the office, for definitive management.

post diagnosis: Lysis of adhesion, left ovarian cystectomy and a dilation and curettage.

Would the Exploratory laparotomy be inclusive the the Cystectomy and is the D&C
listed separately?
 
If the cystectomy was performed laparoscopic the laparotomy is not included, if the cystectomy was open you lose the explaratory code. And yes the D&C is listed separate.
 
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