Anesthesia Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Submit 00910 for Anesthesia During Urolift
Published on Fri Nov 17, 2017
Question: What is the correct anesthesia CPT® code for a Urolift procedure? Minnesota Subscriber Answer: The Urolift is a transurethral procedure, so your best option is 00910 (Anesthesia for transurethral procedures [including urethrocystoscopy]; not otherwise specified). It carries 3 base units and is linked to other urological procedures such as 51605 (Injection procedure and placement of chain for contrast and/or chain urethrocystography), 51702 (Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple [e.g., Foley]), 52000 (Cystourethroscopy [separate procedure]), and others.
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