51999

CPT^® 51999, Under Laparoscopic Procedures on the Bladder

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 51999 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Laparoscopic Procedures on the Bladder.

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Use 51999 to report laparoscopy procedures on the bladder that do not have a specific code.

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I agree with 51999 and bench marking to a similar open procedure code, 51530, as correct coding for this unusual clinical scenario.... [ Read More ]

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Hopefully Dr. Ferragamo @[email]liqgold2@aol.com[/email] will confirm, but I believe this is coded as unlisted 51999. There are very, very, very limited laparoscopic bladder procedure codes. If usi... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="KaylaRieken, post: 500093, member: 255474"] I am looking for a CPT code. Not sure if I should use 51999 and compare the code to 51900? Or 57330 (but this one doesn't seem right) [/QUOTE] What ... [ Read More ]

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Unless there's a recent change I am unaware of, there is no laparoscopic code for this. Your first suggestion of 51999 comparing to 51900 is correct.... [ Read More ]

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I am looking for a CPT code. Not sure if I should use 51999 and compare the code to 51900? Or 57330 (but this one doesn't seem right)... [ Read More ]

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