Urology Coding Alert
Reader Questions:
Use Unlisted-Procedure Code for Mitrofanoff Dilation
Published on Wed Jan 26, 2005
Question: The urologist did an endoscopic evaluation of a patient's Mitrofanoff access, a dilation of the Mitrofanoff stenosis, a complicated Foley catheter placement through the Mitrofanoff access, and a change of the suprapubic bladder catheter. Which CPT codes should I use? Answer: There is no specific code for dilation of the Mitrofanoff outflow tract. Instead, use 44799 (Unlisted procedure, intestine) for the dilation and the placement of the Foley catheter.
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For the cystoscopic examination of the bladder, report 52000 (Cystourethroscopy [separate procedure]). Also, report 51705 (Change of cystostomy tube; simple) for the change of the suprapubic tube.
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