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DiagnosesSalpingectomy

Salpingectomy

ICD-10 Coding for Salpingectomy(0UT70ZZ, 0UT74ZZ)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYGynecology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Salpingectomy?
Essential facts and insights about Salpingectomy

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Pelvic pain or discomfort
  • Ectopic pregnancy confirmation via ultrasound or hCG levels
  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history and physical examination findings
  • Indications for surgery and informed consent
  • Operative report detailing the procedure performed

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Ensure the correct use of codes for ectopic pregnancy versus other gynecological conditions.
  • Common errors include using outdated codes or misclassifying the procedure.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Pregnancy-related complications not involving the fallopian tubes
  • Alternative codes for laparoscopic procedures or other gynecological surgeries

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
O00.1
Ectopic pregnancy of the fallopian tube
N83.1
Ovarian cyst, unspecified
N83.9
Unspecified ovarian disorder
Differential Codes
0UT74ZZ
0UT70ZZ

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Gynecology

Specialty Applications

  • Women of reproductive age with ectopic pregnancies or other fallopian tube issues
  • Emergency and elective surgical settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Include patient history, reason for surgery, and detailed operative notes.

Billing considerations?

Ensure correct ICD codes are used to reflect the diagnosis and procedure performed.