A23 year-old woman presents with sudden llq (left lower quadrant) pain which does not resolve. the decision is made to perform exploratory laparoscopy revealing a cyst on the left ovary. the cyst is removed along with a partial oophorectomy. what is/are the cpt® code(s) reported for this procedure?

The answer is: 49321-51 and 58661

Explanation:

Report 49321 code for laparoscopy, surgical; with biopsy.

The 51 modifier is used when there are multiple procedures performed on the same session or are performed together.

Code 58661 describes partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy. Looking up ovarian cystectomy in the index of CPT, you are referred to code 58661 for that portion of the procedure also.

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