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Sterilization is any medical or surgical procedure intended to render the client permanently incapable of reproducing. This includes vasectomies (CPT® code 55250), tubal ligations (CPT® codes 58600, 58605, 58611, 58615, 58670, and 58671), and hysteroscopic sterilizations (CPT® code 58565).

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 58611 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Oviduct/Ovary.

Procedure Code 58700 - Open procedures Fallopian Tubes, with/without ovaries salpingectomy, complete or partial, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure). Bilateral tubal ligation (BTL) is a benefit under Texas Medicaid for sterilization under the appropriate circumstances.

CPT® 58670, Under Laparoscopic Procedures on the Oviduct/Ovary. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 58670 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Laparoscopic Procedures on the Oviduct/Ovary.

The CPT-code 58661 (Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/ or salpingectomy)) and ICD-10 code Z30. 2 (Encounter for sterilization are the appropriate codes for the bilateral salpingectomy) are the appropriate preventive codes for a bilateral salpingectomy.

A sterilization will be covered by Medi-Cal only if the following conditions are met: 1. The individual is at least 21 years old at the time written consent for sterilization is obtained. Note: Under Medi-Cal regulations, a patient must be 21 years old to give consent to a sterilization.