AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2021 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
Transurethral resection of prostate
A patient presented for a button transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). After a cystourethroscopy was performed, it was decided that a partial TURP would be performed on the right side only, as the left side of the prostate appeared normal. A rectoscope was placed and the prostatic urethra was resected with bipolar cautery. The right prostatic lobe was removed and fulguration was performed for hemostasis. The code descriptors of both CPT code 52601, Transurethral electrosurgical resection of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy are included), and code 52648, Laser vaporization of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, internal urethrotomy and transurethral resection of prostate are included if performed), specify a “complete” removal of the prostate. For facility reporting, what is the correct CPT code for a partial (rather than complete) transurethral resection of the prostate? Is it appropriate to assign CPT code 52214, Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) of trigone, bladder neck, prostatic fossa, urethra, or periurethral glands, for partial excision and partial vaporization of the prostate? ...
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Article Overview
This article is about coding a transurethral prostate procedure in a surgical setting, including the operative sequence and the CPT prostate procedure codes referenced in the discussion. It is useful for coders, billing staff, and clinicians who need to understand how the article frames the procedure, associated surgical steps, and the relevant CPT code set without relying on the premium content.
Why This Topic Matters
Prostate procedures performed through the urinary tract are commonly documented with overlapping operative details, so accurate interpretation of the article helps readers assess whether the full guidance is relevant to their coding or documentation needs.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a transurethral prostate resection case
- What broader CPT prostate procedure topics are addressed
- What operative context is discussed around cystourethroscopy and hemostasis
- How the article presents the relevant coding discussion for this procedure type
Who Should Read This
- Professional coders
- Billing specialists
- Urology practices
- Clinical documentation staff
Codes Discussed
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Quick, Current, Complete - www.findacode.com