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Office or other outpatient visit
Evaluation and management of an established patient...
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This code is for use in medical billing and coding.
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This code is part of the section of CPT codes.
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management...
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This description reflects the 2021 E/M coding guidelines.
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codes are used to report evaluation and management services provided in various settings.
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RVUs are used to determine the fee for a service under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
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This code is commonly used by primary care providers, but may be used by any specialty providing office visits.
Significant, separately identifiable E/M service
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Modifiers provide additional information about the service provided.
Detail About CPT 59350
Related Codes Table
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 59351 | Cervical cerclage; vaginal approach |
| 59352 | Cervical cerclage; cervical (transabdominal) approach |
| 59355 | Removal of cerclage suture under anesthesia (other than local) |
| 59510 | Insertion of cervical dilator (e.g., laminaria, prostaglandin) |
| 59610 | Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision |
Commonly Billed With
CPT 59350 is commonly billed with the following codes:
- 59000 - Amniocentesis, diagnostic
- 76805 - Ultrasound, pregnant uterus, real time with image documentation, fetal and maternal evaluation, first trimester (e.g., for dating, viability)
- 59812 - Cerclage of cervix during pregnancy (e.g., McDonald or Shirodkar)
Clinical Scenarios
Clinical Scenario 1:
A patient with a history of cervical insufficiency presents for a cervical cerclage procedure to prevent preterm birth.
Clinical Scenario 2:
A pregnant patient with a short cervix on ultrasound undergoes an abdominal cerclage placement to reduce the risk of premature delivery.
FAQs
Can CPT 59350 be reported for both abdominal and vaginal approaches?
No, CPT 59350 specifically describes the abdominal (extraperitoneal) approach only.
Is CPT 59350 used for both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures?
CPT 59350 is typically used for therapeutic procedures to prevent preterm birth in high-risk patients.
What is the global period for CPT 59350?
The global period for CPT 59350 is usually 90 days.
Are there any age restrictions for reporting CPT 59350?
No, there are no specific age restrictions associated with reporting CPT 59350.
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What documentation is required to support billing for CPT 59350?>
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The documentation should include the medical necessity for the procedure, patient history indicating the need for cerclage placement, and details of the surgical technique performed.>
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