AMA CPT® Assistant - 1998 Issue 7 (July)
Male Genital System, 55250, 89300 (Q&A) (July 1998)
July 1998 page 10 Coding Consultation Male Genital System, 55250, 89300 (Q&A) Question In last month's edition, it was clarified that the postoperative semen analysis performed by the surgeon was inclusive of CPT code 55250 . However, should semen analysis be additionally reported when performed by a reference laboratory? AMA Comment Yes. If postoperative semen analysis is performed by a reference laboratory (ie, not by the physician performing the vasectomy), then the laboratory should report 89300 . Male Genital System, 55250, 89300 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1998; July 1998 page 10 ...
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Article Overview
This short coding consultation discusses a postoperative laboratory-related question tied to a male genital system procedure and a related semen analysis service. It is relevant for coders, laboratory billing staff, and physicians who need to understand the scope of the AMA’s guidance for July 1998 CPT Assistant content. The article presents the question and the AMA’s comment in a concise Q&A format.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers recognize that this CPT Assistant note addresses a narrow billing/coding scenario involving a procedure and a follow-up laboratory service, which can affect how the service is reported.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s coding topic and clinical context.
- How the AMA framed the postoperative semen analysis question.
- Which coding references were discussed in the Q&A.
- The general type of guidance provided in the July 1998 CPT Assistant note.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Laboratory billing personnel
- Urologic practice administrators
- Physicians
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