CPT^® 52265, Under Urethra and Bladder Transurethral Surgical Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 52265 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Urethra and Bladder Transurethral Surgical Procedures.

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With the patient under local anesthesia, the provider inspects the urethra, prostatic urethra (in men), the interior of the bladder, and ureteric openings using a cystoscope passed through the urethra and into the bladder to assess the bladder for interstitial cystitis.

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Cystourethroscopy with hydrodistention

So 52265 would be right in this case? under MAC?... [ Read More ]

Cystourethroscopy with hydrodistention

Bill 52260 when performed under general or spinal anesthesia. Use 52265 when performed under local anesthesia or under non general or spinal anesthesia.... [ Read More ]

Cystourethroscopy with hydrodistention

When my physician does this under monitored anesthesia care would I use 52260 or 52265? When he states under MAC with IV sedation and local, then I would bill 52265?... [ Read More ]

52265 52265 cystoscopy hydrodistention interstitial cystitis

Hello all, I am looking for additional opinions on the procedure notes below. I am wanting to charge the 52265 for both of these. I know that in prior years the 52265 was thought only to be billed on... [ Read More ]

Your thoughts...52281 or 52265

Thanks MJC!! I think all of us were so wrapped up in arguing our reasons for the 52281/52265. Ohhhh, is it Friday yet?!?! Thanks again. Your information helped and was greatly appreciated.... [ Read More ]

Your thoughts...52281 or 52265

There is no documentation that supports coding for 52265, which is a hydrodistention of the bladder. The doctor would have to note that several hundred CCs of irrigation fluid was instilled into the b... [ Read More ]

Your thoughts...52281 or 52265

Good morning! I wanted to run a procedure by everyone and see what your thoughts are. We are having 2 different codes regarding the dilation being argued for this :) [B]Pre-Procedure Diagnosis:[/B]he... [ Read More ]

help with coding

physician did a cystourethroscopy with dilation of bladder for interstitial cystitis . my question is he did procedure under monitor anesthesia care (MAC). what code would you bill 52260 or 52265 or... [ Read More ]

Cystoscopy, bladder dilation

Here is a link to an older article that may help: [URL="http://www.supercoder.com/articles/articles-alerts/uca/dont-count-out-52260-for-lack-of-diagnosis/"]http://www.supercoder.com/articles/articles-... [ Read More ]

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