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The procedure described by CPT® Code 57061 involves the destruction of vaginal lesion(s) through various techniques, including laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, or chemosurgery. Vaginal lesions refer to abnormal growths or changes in the vaginal tissue that may require intervention. The choice of destruction method is determined by the specific characteristics of the lesion and the physician's preference, ensuring that the most effective approach is utilized for each individual case. Prior to the procedure, a local anesthetic may be administered to minimize discomfort for the patient. This procedure can also be performed in conjunction with scraping, known as curettement, to enhance the removal of the lesion. It is important to note that CPT® Code 57061 is specifically designated for simple destruction of lesions, while a different code, CPT® Code 57065, is used for cases involving extensive destruction. This distinction is crucial for accurate medical coding and billing purposes.
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The procedure coded as CPT® 57061 is indicated for the treatment of various vaginal lesions that may require destruction. These lesions can include, but are not limited to, abnormal growths or changes in the vaginal tissue that could potentially lead to discomfort or other complications. The specific indications for this procedure may include:
The procedure for the destruction of vaginal lesions using CPT® Code 57061 involves several key steps, which are detailed as follows:
Following the procedure coded as CPT® 57061, patients may experience some discomfort or mild pain in the treated area, which can typically be managed with over-the-counter pain relief medications. It is important for patients to follow any post-procedure care instructions provided by their physician, which may include avoiding certain activities, maintaining proper hygiene, and monitoring for any signs of infection or complications. The expected recovery time can vary depending on the extent of the lesions treated and the specific destruction method used. Patients should schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure proper healing and to address any concerns that may arise during the recovery process.
| Short Descr | DESTRUCTION VAG LESIONS SMPL | Medium Descr | DESTRUCTION VAGINAL LESIONS SIMPLE | Long Descr | Destruction of vaginal lesion(s); simple (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery) | Status Code | Active Code | Global Days | 010 - Minor Procedure | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 0 - Physician Service Code | Multiple Procedures (51) | 2 - Standard payment adjustment rules for multiple procedures apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 0 - 150% payment adjustment for bilateral procedures does NOT apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 1 - Statutory payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure... | Co-Surgeons (62) | 0 - Co-surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Team Surgery (66) | 0 - Team surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | APC Status Indicator | Hospital Part B services paid through a comprehensive APC | ASC Payment Indicator | Office-based surgical procedure added to ASC list in CY 2008 or later with MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs; payment based on MPFS nonfacility PE RVUs. | Type of Service (TOS) | 2 - Surgery | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | P6C - Minor procedures - other (Medicare fee schedule) | MUE | 1 | CCS Clinical Classification | 131 - Other non-OR therapeutic procedures, female organs |
| 51 | Multiple procedures: when multiple procedures, other than e/m services, physical medicine and rehabilitation services or provision of supplies (eg, vaccines), are performed at the same session by the same individual, the primary procedure or service may be reported as listed. the additional procedure(s) or service(s) may be identified by appending modifier 51 to the additional procedure or service code(s). note: this modifier should not be appended to designated "add-on" codes (see appendix d). | 79 | Unrelated procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period: the individual may need to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was unrelated to the original procedure. this circumstance may be reported by using modifier 79. (for repeat procedures on the same day, see modifier 76.) | 59 | Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25. | 58 | Staged or related procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period: it may be necessary to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was: (a) planned or anticipated (staged); (b) more extensive than the original procedure; or (c) for therapy following a surgical procedure. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 58 to the staged or related procedure. note: for treatment of a problem that requires a return to the operating/procedure room (eg, unanticipated clinical condition), see modifier 78. | 78 | Unplanned return to the operating/procedure room by the same physician or other qualified health care professional following initial procedure for a related procedure during the postoperative period: it may be necessary to indicate that another procedure was performed during the postoperative period of the initial procedure (unplanned procedure following initial procedure). when this procedure is related to the first, and requires the use of an operating/procedure room, it may be reported by adding modifier 78 to the related procedure. (for repeat procedures, see modifier 76.) | 80 | Assistant surgeon: surgical assistant services may be identified by adding modifier 80 to the usual procedure number(s). | AS | Physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist services for assistant at surgery | CR | Catastrophe/disaster related | GC | This service has been performed in part by a resident under the direction of a teaching physician | XS | Separate structure, a service that is distinct because it was performed on a separate organ/structure | XU | Unusual non-overlapping service, the use of a service that is distinct because it does not overlap usual components of the main service |
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