Sherecem
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myomectomy 58140 vs 58146 when only 3 myomas but weighs 540 grams total. which code do we choose?
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Wiki myomectomy 58140 vs 58146 when only 3 myomas but weighs 540 grams total. which code do we choose?
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nielynco
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The weight only applies to intramural fibroids (ones that are imbedded in the uterine wall), not surface myomas or a combination thereof. So if all of myomas were intramural with a weight over 250 g you go with 58146. If they are all surface myomas you code 58140.
natashalage
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Thank you, Ms.Nielynco. If I am right, you also wrote a Newsletter article for OBGYN specialty on this topic. Thank you.
nielynco
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I did.