Coding Pomeroy BTL

I am new to OBGYN coding and I am needing help coding a Laparoscopic Pomeroy Bilateral Tubal Ligation . This technique involves tying a section of the tube , then removing it. Would you say that the correct CPT® code to use would be 58670. Thanks

Dec 21st, 2011 - nmaguire 2,606

re: Coding Pomeroy BTL

58670 LAPAROSCOPY, SURGICAL; W/ FULGURATION OF OVIDUCTS BY
DEVICE (WITH OR WITHOUT TRANSECTION)
58671 LAPAROSCOPY, SURGICAL; WITH OCCLUSION OF OVIDUCTS BY
DEVICE (E.G., BAND, CLIP, ETC.)

Yes (58670), if supported by documentation/technique. ICD-9 code V25.2

Dec 21st, 2011 - mbinsurance 1

re: Coding Pomeroy BTL

Thanks!