CPT^® 55060, Under Repair Procedures on the Tunica Vaginalis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 55060 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair Procedures on the Tunica Vaginalis.

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In this procedure, the provider removes a hydrocele, a fluid filled sac, from the membrane covering of a testis, or testicle, to relieve pain or discomfort. He uses the bottle technique, incising the hydrocele and turning it inside out.

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Op report coding suggestion

Thank you for your answer. Just a quick question. CPT 55060 should be used b/c the hydrocele sac was not excised but plicated? Was this bottle type? I appreciate a lot your feedback... [ Read More ]

Op report coding suggestion

I would suggest the following coding for your clinical scenario: 54600 55060-LT... [ Read More ]

“inverted bottle neck” procedure - Hydrocele - cpt code

Provider performed a “inverted bottle neck” procedure - 55060?... [ Read More ]

55040?

In the operative report there was no indication of an excision of the hydrocele sac. I believe CPT code 55060 would be a better choice of code for what was done.... [ Read More ]

hydrocelectomy need help

PROCEDURE: Right hydrocelectomy. OPERATIVE FINDINGS: Large right scrotal hydrocele. OPERATION IN DETAIL: An 8-cm incision was made on the skin of the scrotum. Dartos muscle was incised. The hydrocel... [ Read More ]

hydrocelectomy vs hydrocele repair

So I have a question. It appears the terms hyrocelectomy and hydrocele repair are used synonymously in some circles, which I find confusing since an -ectomy is a removal and a repair is a repair. I a... [ Read More ]

New doctor established patient

[QUOTE="Mike Greer, post: 55060, member: 573"]Hi, I know this a basic e&m question but... A new Doctor came to our clinic and saw for the first time an established patient from a retired doctor from h... [ Read More ]

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