In simple words: This is a minimally invasive surgery to remove one or both ovaries and/or fallopian tubes using a small camera and tiny instruments inserted through small incisions in the abdomen.

This code describes a laparoscopic procedure where the surgeon removes one or both ovaries and/or fallopian tubes. The procedure may involve partial or total removal of these structures. The surgery is performed using a laparoscope, a thin, lighted tube inserted through small incisions in the abdomen.A uterine manipulator is used, and the abdomen is inflated with CO2 gas to create space for the procedure. Specialized instruments are inserted through small incisions to dissect and remove the adnexal structures.

Example 1: A 35-year-old woman with a large ovarian cyst undergoes a laparoscopic removal of the affected ovary and fallopian tube (unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy)., A 50-year-old woman with a family history of ovarian cancer undergoes a laparoscopic removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes (bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy) as a preventative measure., A 28-year-old woman with an ectopic pregnancy in her right fallopian tube undergoes a laparoscopic removal of the affected fallopian tube (unilateral salpingectomy).

Documentation should include operative report detailing the procedure, including the size and location of any masses or cysts, laterality (right, left, or bilateral), indication for surgery, and any complications. Pre-operative diagnostic findings (e.g. ultrasound, CT scan) supporting the medical necessity of the procedure should also be documented.

** Be sure to check with individual payers for specific billing requirements and coverage policies as they may vary.Robotic assistance may be used during this procedure, but it is not separately coded.