CPT^® 54840, Under Excision Procedures on the Epididymis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 54840 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Epididymis.

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A spermatocele is a cyst in the area between the epididymis and the testis. The urologist may excise the spermatocele with or without a partial excision of the head of the epididymis. Report the removal of a spermatocele with CPT code 54840.

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Spermatocele Aspiration

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Spermatocele Marsupialization

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spermatoceles

Hi Experts, I need a little clarification, please help. When multiple spermatoceles are excised, would there be a need for units or does the code 54840 include 1 or more? Thanks in advance for ... [ Read More ]

Epididymectomy w/spermatocelectomy

When coding this procedure (54840), if the laterality is given, should the RT/LT modifier be added to the professional charge? I've seen varying responses to this question. Please explain your respons... [ Read More ]

Spermatocelectomy w/wo Epididymectomy

[QUOTE="JEYCPC, post: 387353, member: 84"]To me, it looks like in 54840 taking out the epididymis is incidental. They are there anyway so they can take it out easily. 54860 for epididymectomy is if ... [ Read More ]

Spermatocelectomy w/wo Epididymectomy

To me, it looks like in 54840 taking out the epididymis is incidental. They are there anyway so they can take it out easily. 54860 for epididymectomy is if they are going specifically for the epidid... [ Read More ]

Spermatocelectomy w/wo Epididymectomy

Hello! When faced with a spermatocelectomy (54840) and needing to perform an epididymectomy (54860) due to significant scar tissue preventing the spermatocelectomy...what criteria do you look for to k... [ Read More ]

Spermatoceles

Hello everyone, I have a patient who had 4 separate spermatoceles removed from the right side. All specimens were sent as 1 specimen to pathology. How would you code this? I have code 54840.... [ Read More ]

modifier 80 - I'm getting conflicting info

I'm getting conflicting info on whether modifier 80 may be used with 54840, please give your source with your response... [ Read More ]

54840 denied

Are 55040 & 54840 bundled? Thank you... [ Read More ]

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