Urology Coding Alert

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Watch for These Details When Reporting Varicocele Excision

Plus: Don't confuse varicocele with hydrocele. A varicocele is an abnormal dilation of spermatic cord veins in the scrotum. Varicoceles can be very painful; the pain is only relieved when the veins are ligated or the varicocele is excised. CPT® 2018 includes only a few codes specific to varicocele excision, but you'll need to watch certain details before making your [...]
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