CPT^® 51720, Under Introduction Procedures on the Bladder

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 51720 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction Procedures on the Bladder.

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Summary

This is a common treatment for bladder cancer. It involves instilling an anticarcinogenic agent into the bladder through a catheter. The provider leaves the agent in the bladder for a period of time before draining it out through the catheter.

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bladder instillation of Gemcitabine and Docetaxel

Bill 51720 only once. If you supplied the medications, bill for both using the appropriate J code... [ Read More ]

BCG - 90586 or J9030?

[QUOTE="Mwischhusen, post: 514003, member: 677789"] [B]What is the difference between these two codes? If we are instilling (51720) BCG into a patient's bladder as a treatment for bladder cancer shoul... [ Read More ]

BCG - 90586 or J9030?

[B]What is the difference between these two codes? If we are instilling (51720) BCG into a patient's bladder as a treatment for bladder cancer should we be using 90586 or J9030?[/B]... [ Read More ]

bladder instillation of Gemcitabine and Docetaxel

Please see part of note copied below. Can I bill twice for the instillation of the drugs with 51720? ... [ Read More ]

BCG - 90586 or J9030?

[B]What is the difference between these two codes? If we are instilling (51720) BCG into a patient's bladder as a treatment for bladder cancer should we be using 90586 or J9030?[/B]... [ Read More ]

Denial A1:19 and A8:306

[QUOTE="KaylaRieken, post: 513043, member: 255474"] Help!!! I sent in the claim 51720, J9201, and J9271. They denied up front with the A1:19 and A8:306. I can not figure out why?? [/QUOTE] If the clai... [ Read More ]

Denial A1:19 and A8:306

Help!!! I sent in the claim 51720, J9201, and J9271. They denied up front with the A1:19 and A8:306. I can not figure out why??... [ Read More ]

Kenalog injection into bladder via cysto after bladder distention

Twenty-two French cystoscope was introduced. The bladder was inspected and was normal. His and distended 70 cm of water. Health approximately 400 cc. He was then emptied and redistended and multip... [ Read More ]

Urethral Balloon Dilation and Bladder Tumor Resection?

Ask the urologist the size of the tumor he resected and bill according to the size of the tumor. If this information is not obtainable, one will need to code the smallest of all tumor sizes...52224. T... [ Read More ]

Kenalog injection into the bladder

I would suggest the following coding for your clinical scenario: 51700 for the instillation J3300 for the steroid 51720 is used for injecting BCG and Mutamycin into... [ Read More ]

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