A young female has multiple ovarian cysts. There is a large cyst approximately 10 cm in diameter on the right ovary. Due to discomfort, it is recommended to drain this cyst using a vaginal approach. What is the CPT code for this procedure?

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58800 is the correct code for the drainage of ovarian cysts using the vaginal approach.
Code 58805 is incorrect because this is the code for drainage of ovarian cysts using an abdominal approach. Code 58820 is incorrect because this code is for the drainage of an ovarian abscess using an open vaginal approach. Code 58822 is incorrect because this code is used for the drainage of an ovarian abscess using the abdominal approach.

A Young Female Has Multiple Ovarian Cysts