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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This short CPT Assistant coding consultation discusses a surgery reporting question within the female genital system section. It is intended for coding professionals who need to understand the scope of the guidance and the type of coding issue addressed in the article without exposing the full instructional content.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coders and revenue cycle staff identify whether the article contains relevant CPT guidance for a specific gynecologic surgery coding question from an older AMA source.

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  1. April 2002 page 18

    A coding consultation item from the April 2002 issue that presents a question-and-answer format on female genital system surgery coding.

What You Will Learn

  • The general coding topic addressed in the consultation
  • The format and source of the guidance
  • Whether the article pertains to a specific female genital surgery reporting issue
  • How the article is positioned within CPT Assistant issue material

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  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Clinical documentation staff
  • Gynecology and urology coding specialists

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