AMA CPT® Assistant - 2002 Issue 4 (April)

Female Genital System/Surgery (April 2002)

April 2002 page 18 Coding Consultation Female Genital System, Surgery, 57288 (Q&A) Question What code(s) should I use to report a tension-free vaginal tape procedure, which is a sling procedure for stress urinary incontinence? AMA Comment The appropriate code for reporting tension-free vaginal taping for stress incontinence is 57288, Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic). Female Genital System, Surgery, 57288 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 2002; April 2002 page 18 ...

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