A surgeon removes the right and left fallopian tubes and the left ovary via an abdominal incision. How is this reported?
Correct Answer: A
* Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy: This involves the removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries.
* Right and left fallopian tubes: Both fallopian tubes are removed.
* Left ovary: Only the left ovary is removed.
* Abdominal incision: The procedure is performed via an abdominal approach.
* 58720: Salpingo-oophorectomy, complete or partial, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure).
The procedure involves the removal of both fallopian tubes and one ovary, making 58720 the appropriate code.
References:
* AMA's CPTProfessional Edition (current year)
* ICD-10-CM (current year), HCPCS Level II (current year)