Urology Coding Alert

The AMA issued corrections for CPT Changes 2002, An Insider's View, on Feb. 4, 2002. You should make the following changes to your book:

1. In the rationale for new code 52001 (Cystourethro-scopy with irrigation and evacuation of clots), the CPT Codes Changes book incorrectly uses the word "cystectomy." Instead, the word should be "cystoscopy." This error occurs in the first paragraph of page 122.

2. The description of the procedure for the clinical example for new code 52347 (Cystourethroscopy with transurethral resection or incision of ejaculatory ducts) is incorrect and should be deleted. It is the example for 52001. Instead, the correct description of the procedure for 52347 is:

Panendoscope is introduced under direct vision. The veru monatanum, ejaculatory ducts, prostatic urethra and prostate are inspected and the anatomy is carefully identified including the external urinary sphincter which is immediately adjacent to the ejaculatory ducts. The panendoscope is removed. A 24 French resectoscope with a Collins knife (electrical current) is placed. The veru is delicately incised until clearly open if necessary, a loop is used to resect (electrical current) the veru and openings of the ejaculatory ducts. Bleeders are coagulated. Inspect urinary sphincter for injury. A Foley catheter is placed.

Note: Visit http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/article/3896-5607.html#CPT_Changes_Errata to view the complete changes.