CPT^® 54692, Under Laparoscopic Procedures on the Testis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 54692 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Laparoscopic Procedures on the Testis.

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The provider performs a laparoscopic surgical procedure to move an undescended testis into the scrotum. He uses a laparoscope to perform this service, specific to an intra–abdominal testis.

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NCCI database does not have every instance of incorrect billing possible as they add things as they see trends. Here is what NCCI has to say: [QUOTE]If a laparoscopy is performed as a “scout” pr... [ Read More ]

Dx laparoscopy and intra abdominal testis

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