Female Genital System (October 2000)

October 2000 page 7c Coding Consultation Female Genital System, 57288, 52000 (Q&A) Question The physician performed a sling operation ( 57288 ). After the sutures were brought through the sling and tied, the physician performed a cystoscopy to make sure the procedure was complete. Can I report 52000 for the cystoscopy in addition to code 57288 ? AMA Comment It would not be appropriate to report code 52000 , Cysto-urethroscopy (separate procedure), in addition to code 57288 , Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic), since the cystoscopy was performed to confirm that the procedure was successful. Code 52000...

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