Urology Coding Alert
Probe This Ultrasound Problem
Question: The patient had an elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA). The urologist performed a transrectal ultrasound, where both transverse and longitudinal scans were completed. The urologist took 12 biopsies from the prostate and several biopsies were taken of the seminal vesicle guided by the transrectal ultrasound probe. How should this be coded? Wisconsin Subscriber Answer: You should report the following codes on your claim: Note: Since the seminal vesicles are right outside the prostate, include the biopsies of the seminal vesicles as part of the prostate biopsy.
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