Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for laparoscopic procedures on the bladder.
CPT 51990 describes laparoscopic surgical urethral suspension for stress incontinence.
CPT 51992 describes a laparoscopic sling operation for stress incontinence, such as with fascia or synthetic materials.
CPT 51999 describes an unlisted laparoscopy procedure involving the bladder.
CPT 52276 describes a specific procedure known as cystourethroscopy with direct vision internal urethrotomy. This article will cover the official description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 52276? CPT 52276 is used to describe a procedure called cystourethroscopy with direct vision internal…
CPT 27652 describes the repair of a ruptured Achilles tendon with the use of a graft. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 27652? CPT 27652 can be used to describe the repair of a ruptured Achilles…
CPT 66625 describes a specific procedure performed on the iris and ciliary body of the eye. This article will cover the official description, procedure details, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 66625? CPT 66625 is a code used to describe a surgical procedure…
Fine needle aspiration biopsy, also referred to as FNA, is a procedure in which a surgeon uses e fine needle and syringe for the removal of sample of tissue, cells or fluid from a lump of the patient’s body. The CPT manual describes different versions of fine needle aspiration procedures with the CPT codes 10004…
CPT 50436 describes the dilation of an existing percutaneous nephrostomy tract, with the use of imaging guidance and postprocedure tube placement. This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, appropriate usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information and billing examples. 1. What is CPT Code 50436? CPT 50436 can be used to describe the…
The negative update of 27% under current law for the 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2013. Medicare Physician Fee Schedule claims for services rendered on or before December 31, 2012, are unaffected by the 2013 payment cut and will be processed and paid under normal procedures and…
