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During Pap smear collection, the health care provider tries to sample both the ectocervix (the part of the cervix you can easily touch with a finger), and the endocervix (the part inside the opening in your cervix). The part of the smear that comes from inside is the endocervical component. A pap result that notes "no endocervical component" is not suggesting disease, but noting that the lab test is limited because on of the parts is missin.
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What does the medical abbreviation ECC mean?
ECC stands for endocervical curettage. During a colposcopy, ECC is typically taken as a biopsy of the endocervical canal.
Why would the endocervical component be missing?
The endocervical component may be missing in a Pap smear if the sample was not collected properly and did not include cells from the endocervix. This could result from inadequate sampling technique or the sample being taken from the wrong area of the cervix. It is important to ensure proper collection techniques to obtain a representative sample for accurate evaluation.
What tool is used to obtain endocervical tissue?
Endocervical curette.
What does medical 57454 mean?
cervical endoscopy with biopsy[s] of the cervix and endocervical curettage
What does it mean if pap smear results show endocervical and or squamous metaplastic cells are present?
Endocervical and/or squamous cells are normal on a pap smear. This notation on your result means the test was complete.
What does a satisfactory pap smear mean?
Searching with the same question, I found this answer at: http://www.drfeelgood.com.au/articles/tests/understanding_pap_smears.htm The canal inside the cervix (endocervical canal) which leads to the uterus cavity is lined by cells which make a transition to become those of the internal lining of the uterus. The transition point can easily vary from woman to woman and even from time to time in the same woman. This transition is not visible with the naked eye. One theory is that the abnormal calls occur at the point of transition. This is why a doctor aims to get a sample from the endocervical canal. A pap smear result routinely reports the presence or absence of these endocervical cells. The aim is to have a representation of endocervical component ensuring that the transition point has been past. It is important to check with your doctor that the endocervical component is present. I always use a brush inserted into the cervix canal when I do a pap smear . I tell the patient whether I feel I have adequately sampled the area. If there is no endocervical component present I discuss with the patient that forcing the brush up any further may not be appropriate. We discuss risks versus benefits of screening tests and decide together whether we will take any further action on the matter.
What is Endocervical curettage?
Endocervical curettage-- Biopsy performed with a curette to scrape the mucous membrane of the cervical canal.
What is used to obtain an endocervical tissue specimen?
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.
What is the cpt code for endocervical biopsy?
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.
What does fragments of unremarkable endocervical epithelium mean?
"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.
CPT code for endocervical polyp removal?
57500
What is the CPT code for endocervical polyp removal?
57500
