Advanced Search

Urology Coding Alert

Reader Question:

Prostate Intraepithelial Neoplasia

Published on Fri Dec 01, 2000

Question: What is the correct diagnosis code for prostate intraepithelial neoplasia?

Indiana Subscriber

Answer: The correct diagnosis code for prostate intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) is 233.4 (carcinoma in situ of breast and genitourinary system; prostate). This code is payable for biopsy. Diagnosis code 236.5 (neoplasm of uncertain behavior of genitourinary system; prostate) should not be used unless there has been a biopsy that is telling you there is prostate cancer. Diagnosis code 239.5 (neoplasms of unspecified nature; other genitourinary organs) would not be correct either because it does not describe the condition of PIN as accurately.
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in Revenue Cycle Insider
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more

Other Articles in this issue of

Urology Coding Alert

View All