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Published on Wed Nov 15, 2023
Question: The urogynecologist on our team carried out an Altis sling procedure to treat urinary stress incontinence, and also performed a posterior colporrhaphy using native tissue to address vaginal prolapse and rectocele. Should I bill: 57267 for the native tissue or is there a more specific code, such as 57288 or 57250? Nevada Subscriber Answer: CPT® code 57288 (Sling operation for stress [...]