Male Genital System, 54150, 54161, 54235 (Q&A) (September 1996)

September 1996 page 10d Coding Consultation Male Genital System, 54150, 54161, 54235 (Q&A) Question Does code 54235, Injection of corpora cavernosa with pharmacologic agent(s) (eg, papaverine, phentolamine), include the supply of the drug used during the procedure? AMA Comment CPT code 54235 is intended to represent the procedure of injecting the corpora cavernosa with a pharmacologic agent(s). The drugs indicated in the code descriptor are merely examples of types of drugs that may be injected into the corpora cavernosa. You should report an additional code(s) for the supply of the drug(s) used during the procedure (99070 or level...

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Article Overview

This premium article is a brief CPT Assistant question-and-answer piece from September 1996 focused on a male genital system procedure and whether associated drug supply reporting is included. It is relevant to coders, billers, and compliance staff working with CPT and HCPCS Level II reporting. The article addresses general coding guidance for procedure and supply reporting in a concise consultation format.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand a specific CPT coding inquiry from an AMA coding consultation and see how related supply reporting is addressed in the context of the procedure discussed.

Article Sections

  1. September 1996 page 10d

    Publication and page information for the coding consultation.

  2. Coding Consultation

    Introductory consultation content for a CPT Assistant Q&A focused on a male genital system procedure.

  3. Question

    The billing question presented in the article regarding procedure-related drug supply reporting.

  4. AMA Comment

    The AMA response providing general coding guidance about the procedure and associated supply reporting.

What You Will Learn

  • The scope of a CPT Assistant Q&A involving a male genital system procedure.
  • How the article frames the relationship between a procedure and separately reportable supplies.
  • What kinds of coding guidance are addressed in this consultation format.
  • How AMA commentary can clarify reporting questions in CPT and HCPCS Level II contexts.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Medical billers
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Physician office staff
  • Urology coding specialists

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