ICD-9-CM Procedure 68 Other incision and excision of uterus 68 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.0 Hysterotomy An incision in the uterus, performed through either the abdomen or the vagina. 68.0 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.0 contains 5 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.1 Diagnostic procedures on uterus and supporting structures 68.1 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.11 Digital examination of uterus 68.11 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.11 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.12 Hysteroscopy Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the interior of the uterus. 68.12 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.12 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.13 Open biopsy of uterus 68.13 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.13 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.14 Open biopsy of uterine ligaments 68.14 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.14 contains 1 index entry ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.15 Closed biopsy of uterine ligaments 68.15 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.15 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.16 Closed biopsy of uterus 68.16 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.16 contains 6 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.19 Other diagnostic procedures on uterus and supporting structures 68.19 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.19 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.2 Excision or destruction of lesion or tissue of uterus 68.2 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.21 Division of endometrial synechiae 68.21 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.21 contains 5 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.22 Incision or excision of congenital septum of uterus 68.22 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.22 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.23 Endometrial ablation (dye-LAY-shun and kyoo-reh-TAHZH) D&C. A minor operation in which the cervix is expanded enough (dilation) to permit the cervical canal and uterine lining to be scraped with a spoon-shaped instrument called a curette (curettage). Dilatation of the cervix uteri followed by a scraping of the endometrium with a curette. 68.23 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.23 contains 2 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.29 Other excision or destruction of lesion of uterus 68.29 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.29 contains 11 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.3 Subtotal abdominal hysterectomy 68.3 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.31 Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy [lsh] 68.31 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.31 contains 8 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.39 Other and unspecified subtotal abdominal hysterectomy 68.39 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.39 contains 7 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.4 Total abdominal hysterectomy 68.4 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.41 Laparoscopic total abdominal hysterectomy 68.41 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.41 contains 5 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.49 Other and unspecified total abdominal hysterectomy 68.49 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.49 contains 5 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.5 Vaginal hysterectomy Removal of the uterus through the vagina. 68.5 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.51 Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy (lavh) 68.51 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.51 contains 11 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.59 Other and unspecified vaginal hysterectomy 68.59 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.59 contains 11 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.6 Radical abdominal hysterectomy 68.6 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.61 Laparoscopic radical abdominal hysterectomy 68.61 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.61 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.69 Other and unspecified radical abdominal hysterectomy 68.69 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.69 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.7 Radical vaginal hysterectomy 68.7 is a non-specific code that should not be used to specify a procedure ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.71 Laparoscopic radical vaginal hysterectomy [LRVH] 68.71 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.71 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.79 Other and unspecified radical vaginal hysterectomy 68.79 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.79 contains 4 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.8 Pelvic evisceration Removal of all of the organs and adjacent structures of the pelvis. It is usually performed to surgically remove cancer involving the bladder, uterine cervix, or rectum. (Stedman, 25th ed) 68.8 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.8 contains 9 index entries ICD-9-CM Procedure 68.9 Other and unspecified hysterectomy (hiss-ter-EK-toe-mee) An operation in which the uterus is removed. A surgical procedure to remove the uterine body (partial hysterectomy) or the uterine body and cervix (total hysterectomy). -- 2004 Excision of the uterus. 68.9 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 68.9 contains 3 index entries