Endocervical curettage-- Biopsy performed with a curette to scrape the mucous membrane of the cervical canal.
ECC stands for endocervical curettage. During a colposcopy, ECC is typically taken as a biopsy of the endocervical canal.
cervical endoscopy with biopsy[s] of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Endocervical curette.
The most common procedure is dilatation and curettage (D&C), performed to obtain endometrial or endocervical tissue for cytologic examination. It is also performed to control abnormal uterine bleeding.
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.
If colposcopy does not provide a clear diagnosis, further tests such as a biopsy or endocervical curettage may be recommended to evaluate abnormal cervical cells. It is important to follow your healthcare provider's recommendations for additional testing or treatment to ensure proper management of any abnormalities detected during the colposcopy.
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.
This procedure is known as a D&C (dilatation and curettage).
57500
Endocervical and/or squamous cells are normal on a pap smear. This notation on your result means the test was complete.
57500
Although curettage may refer to any kind of surgical cutting away of tissue, it is best known in the procedure called "dilation and curettage" where the tissue is removed from the lining of the uterus.