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Male Sling Operation
Published on Sat Sep 01, 2001
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Question: What is the code for the male sling operation?
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Answer: The code for the male sling operation for urinary incontinence is 53440 (operation for correction of male urinary incontinence, with or without introduction of prosthesis). Another appropriate code may be 53445 (operation for correction of urinary incontinence with placement of inflatable urethral or bladder neck sphincter, including placement of pump and/or reservoir). Select the code depending on the method of repair. For the new American Medical Systems InVance sling fixation system, use 53440.
Link the procedure code with diagnosis codes for male incontinence (788.3x) or intrinsic sphincter deficiency (599.82). | |
