A surgeon removes the right and left fallopian tubes and the left ovary via an abdominal incision. How is this reported?

The correct answer is A. 58720. Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy: This involves the removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries. Right and left fallopian tubes: Both fallopian tubes are removed. Left ovary: Only the left ovary is removed. Abdominal incision: The procedure is performed via an abdominal…

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A58720
B58700
C58720-50
D58700-50

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Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy: This involves the removal of both fallopian tubes and ovaries. Right and left fallopian tubes: Both fallopian tubes are removed. Left ovary: Only the left ovary is removed. Abdominal incision: The procedure is performed via an abdominal approach. 58720: Salpingo-oophorectomy, complete or partial, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure). The procedure involves the removal of both fallopian tubes and one ovary, making 58720 the appropriate code.

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