This “Spotlight on CPT” blog will focus on uterine fibroid ablation. With the January 1, 2024 CPT code update, a new code was implemented for transcervical ablation of uterine fibroids. Previously, this was reported as a Category III code which was deleted this year and replaced with the code below.
58580 Transcervical ablation of uterine fibroid(s), including intraoperative ultrasound guidance and monitoring, radiofrequency
Let’s take a look at how this procedure is performed. The following pictures are of the Sonata procedure. In the first picture, you can see the handpiece is inserted via a transvaginal approach and then through the cervical opening and into the uterus.
Now, light has been shed on coding transcervical uterine ablation.
Click HERE to take an assessment on this material.
About the Author
Dianna Foley, RHIA, CHPS, CCS, CDIP, is an HIM professional with over 25 years of experience. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati and holds RHIA, CHPS, CDIP, and CCS certifications from AHIMA, along with being an AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer. Dianna has held many positions in HIM and is now an independent coding consultant. She previously served as the program director for Medical Coding and HIT at Eastern Gateway Community College. Dianna is an AHIMA-published author and has volunteered with AHIMA on projects including certification item writing, certification exam development, coding rapid design, and most recently has served on AHIMA’s nominating committee. She is a presenter on coding topics at the national, state, and regional levels and serves as OHIMA’s Education Coordinator. Dianna mentors new AHIMA members and also provides monthly educational lectures to coders and clinical documentation specialists.
