Laparoscopic Sterilization coding


A multi para women undergoes laparoscopic sterilization. What are the appropriate CPT and ICD codes ?







DX     CODE       DESCRIPTION

1        V25.2        Encounter for Sterilization
2        V61.5        Multiparity


PX      CODE      DESCRIPTION         

1         66.22       Bilateral endoscopic ligation/division of fallopian tube



CPT   CODE      DESCRIPTION             
1        50590       Laparoscopic fulguration of Oviducts (Sterilization)    

CPT code 50590 represents bilateral service. 





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