Gynecology: Take 5 Steps to Make Myomectomy Mistakes a Thing of the Past

Find out how the weight of myomas can trump the number of them.

Deciding which myomectomy code you'll report depends on three factors: the approach the ob-gyn uses, the number of the myomas, and their weight. Here's how to translate this information into the correct CPT® code every time.

Watch out: If your ob-gyn performs a hysterectomy, you won't report the myomectomy separately.

Step 1: Investigate Myomas and Their Types

When your ob-gyn performs a myomectomy, he is removing myomas or uterine fibroid tumors. Knowing what type they are will help you to determine your myomectomy code.