Amcilwain
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Can someone explain the difference of these two codes for me? besides price.
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Wiki 51701 and P9612
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Difference between 51701 and P9612
I found the following information on http://www.auanet.org
51701 Insertion of non-indwelling bladder catheter [e.g. straight catheterization for residual urine]: This code is used when a non-indwelling bladder catheter is inserted and immediately removed after urine is obtained for diagnostic purposes, i.e., sterile urine specimen (commercial payers only) or a post-voiding residual urine (commercial or Medicare).
HCPCS Description
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service: This is an existing HCPCS code used for Medicare claims only when the urine specimen obtained from a patient using a straight catheter. The specimen is then used in a urinalysis, urine culture or sensitivity study. Do not use CPT code 51701 for a specimen obtained by catheterization for Medicare Claims. CPT code 51701 is straight catheter for residual urine.
Private carrier may adopt Medicare policies; so please double check with your private carriers.
I hope you find this information helpful
I found the following information on http://www.auanet.org
51701 Insertion of non-indwelling bladder catheter [e.g. straight catheterization for residual urine]: This code is used when a non-indwelling bladder catheter is inserted and immediately removed after urine is obtained for diagnostic purposes, i.e., sterile urine specimen (commercial payers only) or a post-voiding residual urine (commercial or Medicare).
HCPCS Description
P9612 Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service: This is an existing HCPCS code used for Medicare claims only when the urine specimen obtained from a patient using a straight catheter. The specimen is then used in a urinalysis, urine culture or sensitivity study. Do not use CPT code 51701 for a specimen obtained by catheterization for Medicare Claims. CPT code 51701 is straight catheter for residual urine.
Private carrier may adopt Medicare policies; so please double check with your private carriers.
I hope you find this information helpful