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CPT 58672: Laparoscopic Lysis of Tubal Adhesions
CPT code 58672 represents laparoscopic lysis of adhesions at the distal fallopian tube to re-establish tubal patency and facilitate passage of oocytes. This procedure is a focused minimally invasive gynecologic surgery with implications for fertility preservation and management of infertility related to tubal occlusion. Nationally, 58672 matters because it is part of the surgical armamentarium for treating tubal factor infertility and postoperative pelvic adhesions, with utilization driven by referral patterns between reproductive endocrinology and general gynecology.
Key payers discussed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical intent and service setting, typical billing considerations, and the types of benchmarks and policy elements commonly analyzed for this procedure. The publication covers reimbursement benchmarking, payer coverage tendencies, coding and billing context, and clinical indications tied to fertility and adhesion management. Data not provided in the input (such as specific payor rates, ICD-10 pairings, or frequency metrics) is noted as unavailable and will be identified where relevant.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 58672 describes a laparoscopic procedure in which the provider removes adhesions around the distal end of a fallopian tube to restore tubal patency so eggs can travel from the ovary to the uterus. This is a minimally invasive gynecologic surgery performed through a laparoscope.
Service type: Laparoscopic tubal adhesion lysis
Typical site of service: Outpatient surgical center or hospital operating room (laparoscopic gynecologic surgery)