AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 89

A surgeon removes the right and left fallopian tubes and the left ovary via an abdominal incision. How is this reported?

Answer options

• A. 58720
• B. 58700
• C. 58720-50
• D. 58700-50

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct code is 58720, which represents the removal of both fallopian tubes and one ovary. Option B, 58700, only covers the removal of one fallopian tube, while options C and D include the modifier -50, which indicates a bilateral procedure that is not applicable here since only one ovary is removed.