Genitourinary Catheter Procedures (October 2015)

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers understand how a specific CPT section was reorganized for 2016 and which related code references changed. That matters for staying current with urinary system procedure reporting and associated imaging guidance.

Article Sections

1. October 2015 pages 5-7

   Introductory placement of the article within the publication issue and page range.

2. New Codes

   Overview of the newly added CPT procedure codes and the general type of services they address within the genitourinary catheter procedures section.

3. New Subsection Title, Guidelines, and Parentheticals

   Discussion of the new subsection structure and revised guidance associated with genitourinary catheter procedures in CPT 2016.

4. Clinical Example (50430) / Description of Procedure (50430)

   Example-based material illustrating the type of service discussed for one of the new diagnostic procedures.

5. Clinical Example (50431) / Description of Procedure (50431)

   Example-based material illustrating the type of service discussed for one of the new diagnostic procedures.

6. Clinical Example (50432) / Description of Procedure (50432)

   Example-based material illustrating the type of service discussed for one of the new therapeutic procedures.

7. Clinical Example (50433) / Description of Procedure (50433)

   Example-based material illustrating the type of service discussed for one of the new therapeutic procedures.

8. Clinical Example (50434) / Description of Procedure (50434)

   Example-based material illustrating the type of service discussed for one of the new therapeutic procedures.

9. Clinical Example (50435) / Description of Procedure (50435)

   Example-based material illustrating the type of service discussed for one of the new therapeutic procedures.