What is the CPT code for LEEP conization?
Alternatively, a loop electrode conization of the cervix may be performed, for procedure code 57461.
What is the difference between CPT code 57460 and 57461?
Code 57460 includes removal of the exocervix and a portion of the transformation zone, if necessary. Code 57461 represents a conization procedure that takes all of the exocervix, the transformation zone, and some or all of the endocervix.
Is LEEP a type of conization?
Conization may be used to check for cervical cancer or to treat certain cervical conditions. Types of conization are LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) and cold knife conization (cold knife cone biopsy). Also called cone biopsy.
What is LEEP conization?
Conization (cone biopsy) and LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure) are treatments that identify and remove abnormal tissue from the cervix in cases of cervical dysplasia. Conization is also called a cone biopsy because it removes a cone-shaped section of abnormal tissue for laboratory examination.
What is procedure code 57454?
Colposcopy of the cervix
57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina, with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage. 57456: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina, with endocervical curettage.
What is LEEP operation?
Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) uses a wire loop heated by electric current to remove cells and tissue in a woman’s lower genital tract. It is used as part of the diagnosis and treatment for abnormal or cancerous conditions. The lower genital tract includes the cervix and vagina.
When is LEEP indicated?
Why might I need a LEEP? LEEP may be done when cervical or vaginal problems are found during a pelvic exam, or abnormal cells are found during a Pap test. LEEP is also done to detect cancer of the cervix or vagina. Cells that appear to be abnormal, but are not yet cancerous, may be called precancerous.
What means LEEP?
LEEP is an abbreviation for loop electrosurgical excision procedure. It is a way to test and treat abnormal cell growth on the surface tissue of the cervix.
Can CPT 57454 and 57500 be billed together?
CCI indicates that this code combination is never allowed (modifier -59 is not allowed), but CCI always indicates this when the procedure is a “separate procedure” such as 57500.