Endocervical fragments refer to tissue samples taken from the lining of the cervix during a medical procedure, such as a biopsy or Pap smear. These fragments are examined under a microscope to assess the health of the cervix and screen for abnormalities like infection or precancerous changes.
"Fragments of unremarkable endocervical epithelium" typically refers to a biopsy or sample that has small pieces of normal cervical tissue lining the inside of the cervix. This finding is typically considered normal and does not show any concerning abnormalities.
Endocervical curette.
Endocervical curettage-- Biopsy performed with a curette to scrape the mucous membrane of the cervical canal.
An endocervical tissue specimen is typically obtained using a special tool called a cervical curette or endocervical brush. These tools are inserted into the cervix to collect a tissue sample for further examination or testing.
ECC stands for endocervical curettage. During a colposcopy, ECC is typically taken as a biopsy of the endocervical canal.
The CPT code for an endocervical biopsy is 58100. This code is used for the excision or biopsy of the cervix, specifically for procedures involving the endocervical canal. It is important to ensure that documentation accurately reflects the procedure performed for proper coding and billing.
57500
Endocervical and/or squamous cells are normal on a pap smear. This notation on your result means the test was complete.
57500
If the endocervical cells in the pap test results are positive, then it means having a positive outlook that can lead to a greater sense of well being.
cervical endoscopy with biopsy[s] of the cervix and endocervical curettage
58100