October 2004 page 14d
Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers
Male Genital System, 15740, 54328, 54336 (Q&A)
Question
Would it be appropriate to report the
flap code 15740 in conjunction with code 54328?
AMA Comment
Since the descriptor of code
54328, One stage distal hypospadias repair (with or
without chordee or circumcision); with extensive dissection
to correct chordee and urethroplasty with local
skin flaps, skin graft patch, and/or island flap, states
that the hypospadias repair is performed with
local skin flaps, skin graft patch, and/or island
flap, the island flap would be considered an integral
component and would not be...
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This article is a short CPT Assistant question-and-answer piece focused on male genital system coding. It discusses how the guidance applies to a small set of CPT procedure codes and clarifies the relationship between a flap procedure and related surgical repairs. The article is useful for coders working in urology or related surgical specialties who need to understand the scope of the AMA commentary in this issue.
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