Urology Coding Alert
Know Your Code Choices for TURP and TUV
Question: Are there different procedure codes for TURP and TUV (transurethral vaporization)? If so, what is the code for TUV?
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Answer: Yes, there are different CPT® codes for vaporization of the prostate gland. Your best code choice will depend on the technology the surgeon utilized for the vaporization. If laser technology, such as the Holmium laser or the KTP, Greenlight laser, is used, report 52648 (Laser vaporization of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete, [vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, internal urethrotomy and transurethral resection of prostate are included if performed]). If the technology uses the “vaportrobe” instrument for an electrical vaporization, report 52601 (Transurethral electrosurgical resection of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete [vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy are included]).
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