Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy

Note: As of October 1, 2000, two new codes have been created to identify prostate thermotherapy. Codes 60.96 and 60.97. See for further information. The transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) represents a breakthrough modality for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the most common benign neoplasm in the aging male. This therapeutic procedure differs from current therapeutic procedures for BPH (i.e., transurethral resection of the prostate and transurethral incision of the prostate) in that it provides a minimally invasive, non-surgical, partial destruction of prostatic tissue by combining the principle of microwave radiative heating and conductive...

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Article Overview

This premium article covers transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) as a treatment for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia and places it in the context of prostate-related coding guidance. It is relevant to coders, billers, and revenue cycle staff who work with urology procedures and diagnostic/procedure classification updates. The article provides background on the technology, the clinical setting in which it is used, and the coding question associated with the procedure.

Why This Topic Matters

Understanding how TUMT is described in coding references helps support accurate reporting of prostate thermotherapy services and awareness of related code changes over time.

What You Will Learn

  • What transurethral microwave thermotherapy is used for
  • How the procedure is generally described in relation to benign prostatic hyperplasia
  • What coding topic the article addresses for prostate thermotherapy
  • How the article situates the procedure within prostate treatment guidance

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Urology billing staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Clinical documentation staff

Codes Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM: 60.96
  • ICD-9-CM: 60.97
  • ICD-9-CM: 60.29

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