Hysterectomy codes are first divided in the CPT manual based on the ____ and then on any secondary procedure(s) that were done.

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Hysterectomy codes are first divided based on the approach used during the procedure, such as vaginal or abdominal. Secondary procedures done during the hysterectomy, such as lymph node dissection, may also be included in the code. Severity, duration, and patient age are not primary factors in determining hysterectomy codes.

Hysterectomy Codes Are First Divided in the CPT Manual Based