CPT^® 53600, Under Manipulation Procedures on the Urethra

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 53600 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Manipulation Procedures on the Urethra.

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The provider passes a sound or urethral dilator to dilate a urethral stricture, or narrowing, in male patients to improve urinary flow and prevent infection. Use this code for initial visit of the patient.

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Patient is being seen in the office after a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. He is in the global period and doctor notices on exam patient has a urethral stricture. They dilate the stricture in the... [ Read More ]

52281 vs 53600

I am confused as to when to use 52281 for urethral dilatation or 53600? Nancy... [ Read More ]

is 52281 for "through the scope"

[QUOTE="drewvinson23, post: 429849, member: 292592"]If your doctor does dilation and cystoscopy during the same session, then code 52281. This is true even if the dilation was not done through the sc... [ Read More ]

is 52281 for "through the scope"

If your doctor does dilation and cystoscopy during the same session, then code 52281. This is true even if the dilation was not done through the scope. CPT 53600 is only reported in those cases wher... [ Read More ]

is 52281 for "through the scope"

Here is a Urology Coding Alert from 5/19/2017 that will clear up this issue: "Question: A patient had a pre-existing pathological urethral stricture. The physician dilated the urethral stricture then... [ Read More ]

CPT for dilation of urethra

[b]Male or Female???[/b] :eek:When posting a query, give sufficient information .:eek: By the u can refer to 53600-53665. :... [ Read More ]

cysto

52281 includes calibration........ Without seeing the note......bladder neck is part of the urethra.......might consider looking at the 53600 codes if calibration is not part of the note.... [ Read More ]

Cystoscopy and urethral dilation

I would say 52000 and then something from this range.(53600-53621)... [ Read More ]

cystoscopy, dilation of urethera and bladder neck

I'd think I would go with CPT 52881 based on what you have listed. But here's some info on this.. Coding Alert Reader Questions: Choose BNC Dilation Code Based on Op Note Details Question: Ca... [ Read More ]

Billing 51703 with 53600

[QUOTE="01084223, post: 153264, member: 65571"]The patient has had multiple strictures in the past. He presents for another procedure (heart cath) and needs a foley catheter placed. The urologist d... [ Read More ]

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