A case of ectopic pregnancy ( tubal pregnancy without intrauterine pregnancy ) admitted in the hospital . In operation theatre , anesthesiologist gave her intrathecal ( spinal ) preservative e free morphine for post operative pain relief . Then the patient was given General Anesthesia for Laparotomy . During surgery salpingectomy was done. The patient was shifted to recovery room and later to the post anesthesia care unit...................
I coded the above situation as follows :-
ICD - 9 - code 633.10
CPT 58700 ( Salpingectomy ,complete or partial , unilateral or bilateral )
CPT 62311 ( injection ( s ) of diagnostic or therapeutic substance ( s ) including anesthetic ,antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution ) not including neurolytic substances , including needle or catheter placement , includes contrast for localization when performed ,epidural or subarachnoid
I coded the above situation as follows :-
ICD - 9 - code 633.10
CPT 58700 ( Salpingectomy ,complete or partial , unilateral or bilateral )
CPT 62311 ( injection ( s ) of diagnostic or therapeutic substance ( s ) including anesthetic ,antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution ) not including neurolytic substances , including needle or catheter placement , includes contrast for localization when performed ,epidural or subarachnoid