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Injection during Anesthesia

Published on Mon Apr 01, 2002

Question: What is the correct coding for a collagen injection into the urethra under anesthesia?

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Answer: Whether the service is performed in a hospital under anesthesia or in the office, bill 51715 (Endoscopic injection of implant material into the submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder neck). Most carriers accept 625.6 (Pain and other symptoms associated with female genital organs). Others require 599.82 (Intrinsic [urethral] sphincter deficiency [ISD]). In the hospital, do not code for supplies. Check with your carrier for restrictions on using 51715.
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