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Wiki Lap coding w/cautery

Thread starter lsleaford
Start date Apr 30, 2008

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lsleaford

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Apr 30, 2008

I need help with proper coding of gyn surgery as follows:
1. Dx lap with I&D of rt ovarian cyst
2. Biopsy of posterior peritoneum
3. Cauterization of endometriosis of posterior peritoneum
I was thinking 49321, but can I code for the cauterization?

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