Urology Coding Alert
Reader Question:
51999 Is Your Only Da Vinci Excision Choice
Published on Wed May 18, 2011
Question: Could you offer a suggestion for da Vinci robotic excision of a urachal cyst?
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Answer: Since there is no specific CPT Code for this laparoscopic procedure, you will need to use the unlisted laparoscopic CPT® code for the bladder: 51999 (Unlisted laparoscopic code, bladder). Compare this to the open CPT® code 51500 (Excision of urachal cyst or sinus, with or without umbilical hernia repair) when submitting you charges.
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