What is CPT code for HSG?
HSG CPT codes: 74740, 58340 (procedure code)
What is an Essure procedure?
What is Essure? Essure is a permanently implanted birth control device for women (female sterilization). Implantation of Essure did not require a surgical incision.
What is the CPT code for removal of Essure?
Effective Aug. 15, 2020, Essure related CPT codes 58579 (Unlisted hysteroscopy procedure, uterus) and 74740 (Hysterosalpingography, radiological supervision and interpretation) will be removed from policy as Essure sterilization procedure is no longer a covered service by NC Medicaid.
What is a Essure device?
Essure is a permanently implanted birth control device for women (female sterilization). On December 31, 2018, Bayer stopped selling and distributing the Essure device in the United States. Health care providers could implant Essure up to one year from the date the device was purchased.
How do you bill an HSG?
Cpt Code 58340 Hysterosalpingogram/hsg test coding guide Hysterosalpingogram or hsg scan/test is an x-ray study inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes.
Is Essure a form of tubal ligation?
Tubal ligation is the most common permanent way to prevent pregnancy among US women. Hysteroscopic sterilization with a device called Essure. In this procedure, a doctor places a metal coil in each fallopian tube. The coils cause scars, which block the tubes.
Is Essure considered an IUD?
There is, however, another IUD marketed by Bayer called Essure that is producing claims of serious complications and injury very similar to the Mirena. The Essure intra-uterine device first appeared on the market 13 years ago and was accepted widely by women who did not want to have additional children.
What is procedure code 74740?
CPT® Code 74740 – Gynecological and Obstetrical Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures – Codify by AAPC.
Is Essure removal covered by insurance?
Some women have had Essure removed because they suffered serious side effects. The procedure may cost up to $8,000 and is covered by most insurance plans.
What does CPT code 58661 mean?
CPT® 58661, Under Laparoscopic Procedures on the Oviduct/Ovary. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 58661 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Laparoscopic Procedures on the Oviduct/Ovary.
What is the difference between 76856 and 76830?
CPT code 76856 represents a non-obstetrical pelvic ultrasound, real time with image documentation; complete. CPT code 76830 represents a non-obstetrical transvaginal ultrasound.