Question

An 88 year old widow with uterine prolapse and multiple comorbid conditions has been unsuccessful in the use of a press army for treatments elects to receive colpocleisis to prevent further prolapse and avoid more significant surgery such as a hysterectomy. The treatment is successful. What are the CPT and ICD 10 codes reported for this procedure?

Answer 1

The CPT code for colpocleisis in the treatment of uterine prolapse is likely to be 57120, and the ICD-10 code for uterine prolapse is N81.4.

Step-by-step explanation:

The treatment mentioned in the question appears to be a colpocleisis, which is a surgical procedure used for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse, such as uterine prolapse. The appropriate CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code for a colpocleisis would depend on the exact specifics of the procedure but generally could be 57120 for colpocleisis (Le Fort type). The ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) code to report uterine prolapse is N81.4 - Complete uterovaginal prolapse, unspecified. As for the comorbid conditions, each would have a specific ICD-10 code based on the exact diagnosis.

It is important to note that proper coding requires specific information about the procedure and the patient's conditions, and the codes provided here are based on the information given in the question. Healthcare providers should verify codes with current coding manuals or coding software to ensure accuracy.