CPT^® 52648, Under Vesical Neck and Prostate Surgical Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 52648 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Vesical Neck and Prostate Surgical Procedures.

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Transurethral resection of the prostate is performed in cases of BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia) which commonly occurs in middle–aged and elderly men, often causing lower urinary symptoms, with urgency, frequency, straining weak flow, infection and incomplete bladder emptying.

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Can anyone explain the differences between the prostatectomy procedure codes, 52601, 52647, 52648, and 52649? the surgeons in my practice seem to use certain terms interchangeably and it becomes confu... [ Read More ]

52352, 52353, 52356 and 52648

Yes for 52648... [ Read More ]

52352, 52353, 52356 and 52648

[QUOTE="liqgold2@aol.com, post: 492584, member: 729454"] These procedures, codes, can only be performed in a facility, hospital , ASC, not in an office, as their fee schedule is limited only for facil... [ Read More ]

52352, 52353, 52356 and 52648

Hello, Are the following CPT Codes - #[B]52352, 52353, 52356 and 52648[/B] able to be performed in a [B]POS 11 - Office Setting[/B]? Any help on these codes would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dana... [ Read More ]

52352, 52353, 52356, and 52648 Performed in an Office Setting

Hello, Are the following CPT Codes - #[B]52352, 52353, 52356 and 52648[/B] reimbursable in a [B]POS 11 - Office Setting[/B]? Any help on these codes would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dana... [ Read More ]

surgery ?

[QUOTE="liqgold2@aol.com, post: 486463, member: 729454"] I would bill 52648 without a modifier as the middle lobe may be the only obstructive part of the prostate gland, Carriers do not define what co... [ Read More ]

surgery ?

I would bill 52648 without a modifier as the middle lobe may be the only obstructive part of the prostate gland, Carriers do not define what constitute a complete or a partial procedure. A CPT code fo... [ Read More ]

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