Urology Coding Alert
Correction
Published on Fri Jul 15, 2011
There was a code error in the last issue of Urology Coding Alert in the article "Perfect Your PTNS Coding and Reimbursement With This New Code." Code 64556 is listed instead of the correct code: 64566 (Posterior tibial neurostimulation percutaneous needle electrode, single treatment, including programming). 64556 is not an active CPT® code. The correct CPT® 2011 code for posterior tibial neurostimulator (PTNS) services is 64566.
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Urology Coding Alert
- ICD-9 2012 Update:
Get Specific With New ICD-9 Cystostomy and Mesh Complication Codes in October
You'll be able to stop using unspecified fifth digits. While the next edition of ICD-9 [...] - ICD-10:
ICD-10 Brings Even More Cystostomy Complication Specificity
Tip: Get your urologist documenting details about the complications now. In the article "Get Specific [...] - CCI 17.2:
CCI Bundles Urethral Catheterization With Even More Procedures
Plus, if your doctor performs urogynecology procedures you'll have new edits to take into account. [...] - Clip and Save:
Easily Remember What Equals a Signature With This Handy Tool
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Bladder, Ureter Repair After Surgical Damage
Question: How should I report the following operative report:Procedure:Exploratory laparotomyComplex repair of cystotomyPlacement of fat [...] - Correction
There was a code error in the last issue of Urology Coding Alert in the [...] - Reader Question:
52354: Attach Modifier 50 For Different Lesions
Question: My doctor documented the following procedure "cysto, bilateral ureteroscopy, bilateral stents, biopsy and laser [...] - Reader Question:
53899: Is this CPT® Code Your Lap Renal Pelvic Stone Removal Choice?
Question: One of my doctors did a robot assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (CPT 50544 ) [...] - Reader Question:
Apply Modifier 52 For One-Sided Lymphadenectomy
Question: My doctor did an open retropubic radical prostatectomy. In this case he only removed [...] - Reader Question:
54115: Ensure Deep Tissue FBR Before Coding
Question: Would removal of a penile-scrotal ring that was not inside the penis be billed [...] - Reader Question:
Who if Financially Responsible for a Stent Purchase?
Question: We have a patient that needs a special ureteral stent, and we had to [...] - Reader Question:
Code TURBT From Op Report, Not Path Report
Question: I have a question regarding TURBT. I have been told that I can no [...] - Reader Question:
54840 + 55040 Depends On Difficulty/Time
Question: My urologist is performing a hydrocelectomy (CPT 55040) . If he also excised [...]
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