So I’ve been trying to find clarification online…but haven’t found anything so far.
I’m new to OB/GYN coding and have found I have a problem reading a little too much in between the lines and making sure my codes fit EXACTLY. With that being said:
On my path report the pathologist states she received "multiple fragments of uterine tissue that together weigh 367g and measured…."
My question:
I know for LAVH codes (and a few others) they are dependent upon the weight of the uterus…as the path statement above states, it’s not JUST the uterus weight they listed but rather the TOTAL weight of the tissue. Would I just code to the lesser 58552 (uterus less than 250g) if the path report doesn’t specifically state the uterus itself was 250g+?

I’m billing for our private dr who did this as an outpatient procedure at a big hospital here, the hospital did the path. I don’t know if we can request going forward that the uterus be weighed independently for coding purposes???

Thanks in advance!! I’m sure I’ll be seeing you guys around quite frequently now that I’ve found this forum! Excited to learn as much as I can!