What is the CPT code for tubal ligation with bilateral Falope ring application?

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What is a Falope ring?

Falope-Ring® Band is an inert, radiopaque silicone band that is simply. applied to a looped section of the Fallopian tube with the Falope-Ring Band Applicator. The procedure. is usually performed on an outpatient basis. Falope-Ring® Band eliminates the risk of thermal injury.

What is the ICD 10 code for bilateral tubal ligation?

Z98.51
Tubal ligation status. Z98. 51 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

How is the Falope ring used for tubal ligation?

The tubal ring also popularelly called the Falope ring, is a small silastic ring shaped band placed around a loop of the fallopian tube. With this method of tubal ligation, a 2-3 cm segment of fallopian tube is drawn inside a narrow cone-shaped applicator.

What is the CPT code for tubal ligation?

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 58670 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Laparoscopic Procedures on the Oviduct/Ovary. Does Medicare pay for tubal ligation?

How are the fallopian tubes blocked in a tubal ligation?

It is a type of permanent birth control. During a laparoscopic tubal ligation, the fallopian tubes are blocked by falope ring to permanently prevent pregnancy. A tubal ligation disrupts the movement of the egg to the uterus for fertilization and blocks sperm from traveling up the fallopian tubes to the egg.

How does the Falope ring affect the fallopian tube?

As the falope ring contracts due to its elasticity, it constricts the base of the loop and blocks the fallopian tube. Deprived of its blood supply, the constricted loop is replaced with scar tissue, and the remaining healthy tubal segments separate, similar to the old Pomeroy tubal ligation method used by open technique.