Patient presents for a scheduled initial resection of a primary peritoneal malignancy. The surgeon is prepared to also perform a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and omentectomy to ensure complete removal of the malignant growth. During the procedure, the surgeon determines that only the left fallopian tube and ovary needs to be removed. CPT code 58950, Resection (initial) of ovarian, tubal or primary peritoneal malignancy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and omentectomy, should be reported:

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CPT code 58950 should be reported with modifier -52 (Reduced Services) because the planned bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was not fully performed, and only the left fallopian tube and ovary were removed, indicating a reduction in the extent of the procedure performed.

Patient Presents for a Scheduled Initial Resection of a Primary