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Aborted Hysterosalpingogram
Date: Feb 5, 2021
Question:
A hysterosalpingogram was attempted on a patient but the procedure was terminated. What would be the correct code/s to report for this situation? "Patient was placed on the IR fluoroscopy table in the lithotomy position and the perineum prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion using maximum sterile barrier technique. Preliminary scout radiograph of the pelvis is unremarkable. Duplicated speculum was inserted. Cervical os was never identified. Patient complained of moderate pain and procedure was discontinued. Collaboration with OB/GYN he will be required to complete the hysterosalpingogram."
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