Patient had colposcopy of entire vagina and cervix with biopsies taken at both sights as well as endocervical curettage. Practice felt the best codes to use were 57421 and 57454. There is a CCI conflict with these 2 codes.
However, CPT states under 57421 it excludes Colposcopic procedures and/or examination of Cervix or Vulva. So it seems you would bill the 57421 and 57454 together.
I feel the best codes to use would be 57421 and 58110 as I interpret 57421 to include the components of 57454 with exception of endocervical curettage. I would appreciate some clarification…Thank you….
However, CPT states under 57421 it excludes Colposcopic procedures and/or examination of Cervix or Vulva. So it seems you would bill the 57421 and 57454 together.
I feel the best codes to use would be 57421 and 58110 as I interpret 57421 to include the components of 57454 with exception of endocervical curettage. I would appreciate some clarification…Thank you….