AMA CPT® Assistant - 2010 Issue 5 (May)
Surgery: Female Genital System (Q&A) (May 2010)
May 2010 page 10-end Surgery: Female Genital System (Q&A) Question: What is the correct CPT code to report the fitting and insertion of a female urethral insert for female stress urinary incontinence? Should code 57160 be reported? Answer: No. CPT code 57160 , Fitting and insertion of pessary or other intravaginal support device , is reported for the initial fitting and insertion of the pessary or other intravaginal support device. In order to report code 57160 , a new pessary would have to be refitted for the patient and, the physician would have to remeasure the patient and provide a fitting...
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Article Overview
This article is a short coding Q&A from CPT Assistant focused on surgery involving the female genital system. It helps coders, billers, and compliance staff understand how the article frames reporting for a urethral insert procedure, the related use of an unlisted CPT code, and mention of a possible supply code reference. The content is relevant for medical coding professionals who work with CPT and HCPCS Level II reporting in outpatient and physician office settings.
Why This Topic Matters
It highlights a common coding question involving a female urethral insert procedure and clarifies that the article discusses use of an unlisted CPT approach rather than a specific named procedure code. That makes it useful for accurate code lookup and for understanding the scope of related supply reporting references.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s coding topic and clinical context
- How the article frames reporting for a urethral insert procedure
- Which code-set references appear in the discussion
- How the article treats related supply reporting at a general level
Who Should Read This
- Certified coders
- Billing specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance auditors
- Physician practice administrators
Codes Discussed
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