Type of Physician: Orthopedic Surgeon. What is a Orthopedic Surgeon ? A certification by the Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; practitioners focus on the investigation, preservation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means.
Inserting an IUD. Timing. An IUD can be safely inserted at any time during the menstrual cycle. Traditionally, clinicians have been taught to insert an IUD during menses because the patient was very unlikely to be pregnant and because they have been told that the cervix dilates during menstrual flow, allowing easier introduction of the IUD. No literature exists proving cervical dilation occurs with menses.
The insertion and/or removal of IUDs are reported. using one of the following CPT codes: 58300 Insertion of IUD. 58301 Removal of IUD. Most IUD services will be linked to a diagnosis code from the V25 series (Encounter for contraceptive management): V25.11 Insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device. V25.12 Removal of intrauterine contraceptive device. V25.13 Removal and reinsertion of intrauterine contraceptive device.