Users' questions

What is the CPT code for Ureteroureterostomy?

What is the CPT code for Ureteroureterostomy?

Addressing your second question, the description of 50760 (Ureteroureterostomy) does not include insertion of the stent.

What is the CPT code for robotic cholecystectomy?

CPT Code: 47562, 47563.

Does CPT code 52000 need a modifier?

CPT 52000 (Cysto) modifier 59.

What is CPT S2900?

Overview. The Health Care Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code S2900 (Surgical techniques requiring use of robotic surgical system (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)) describes a computer-aided tool used in performing a specific surgical procedure.

Can 52332 and 52005 be billed together?

52332 includes 52005. Can be unbundled for example if done on different sides.

What does CPT code 52000 mean?

Cystourethroscopy
A procedure that Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) physicians frequently perform that has the terms “separate procedure,” in its descriptor is CPT code 52000 – Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure).

Does Medicare pay for CPT S2900?

S2900 is the CPT code for MAKO navigation system which is used for total hip an knee arthroplasties. Medicare will not accept the usage of this code.

Is there a CPT code for a robotic ureter?

I know that robotic surgeries aren’t unlisted. (I don’t have my book in front of me) There are approximately four CPT codes for any laparscopic ureter procedures and none of them reflect a ureterouretostomy. If you were preforming a ureteroneocystomty you would be able to choose one of two codes available in the laparoscopic ureter section in CPT.

What is the HCPCS code for robotic surgery?

HCPCS code S2900 – Surgical techniques requiring use of robotic surgical system (listed separately in addition to code for primary procedure), was effective July 2005 and can be used by your hospital to report the use of robotic assistance.

Can a robot be used for laparoscopic surgery?

The primary surgical procedure remains laparoscopic: You should not report unlisted procedure codes or modifier 22 Increased procedural services for robotic assistance (except perhaps, for instance, there is no existing laparoscopic code to describe a procedure).

How many CPT’s are there for urology procedures?

UROLOGY PROCEDURE BUNDLES / CPT Revised 06-29-10; revised 11/22/10 (jms) 1 of 4 UROLOGY PROCEDURE BUNDLES / CPT LEVEL I –CORE PRIVILEGES CPT EVALUATION & CLINICAL CARE Admit, consult, H&P, orders Fluoroscopy Circumcision 54161 Cystoscopy 52000 Transrectal Ultrasound w/out Prostate Biopsy 55700