Urology Coding Alert

Don't miss out on additional procedures and services for which you deserve reimbursement.Laparoscopic procedures are becoming more commonplace in urology practices and pyeloplasty procedures are no exception. Don't let this new surgical technique throw off your coding and cost your practice money."I understand that this particular procedure [laparoscopic pyeloplasty] has really replaced the open pyeloplasty," says Michael A. Ferragamo, MD, FACS, clinical assistant professor of urology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. "Understanding how to code the various clinical scenarios associated with a pyeloplasty repair is of utmost importance in remaining compliant and to receive correct reimbursements." With this in mind take a look at three common clinical scenarios in coding pyeloplasty procedures to ensure you're up to speed.Bonus: There are a number of codes you can legitimately report in addition to a laparoscopic repair of a ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction.Watch for Bundles Involving Laparoscopic PyeloplastyScenario [...]