Periurethral Balloon Continence Device Procedures (August 2020)

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers identify when the newer periurethral balloon continence device code family is the relevant reporting category and how it fits within the broader CPT framework for urinary incontinence procedures.

Article Sections

1. Category III Codes

   Introduces the new CPT Category III code family and summarizes the procedural scope covered in the article. It also places the topic in relation to other urinary incontinence surgery codes.

2. Coding Tip

   Provides a brief reporting tip associated with one of the procedures discussed in the article.

3. Clinical Examples and Procedural Descriptions

   Presents typical clinical scenarios and corresponding procedural narratives showing the kinds of situations addressed by the new codes.

4. Clinical Example (0548T)

   Describes one representative scenario related to bilateral device placement.

5. Description of Procedure (0548T)

   Provides a procedural narrative associated with the bilateral placement example.

6. Clinical Example (0549T)

   Describes one representative scenario related to unilateral device placement.

7. Description of Procedure (0549T)

   Provides a procedural narrative associated with the unilateral placement example.

8. Clinical Example (0550T)

   Describes one representative scenario related to device removal.

9. Description of Procedure (0550T)

   Provides a procedural narrative associated with the removal example.

10. Clinical Example (0551T)

    Describes one representative scenario related to device adjustment.

11. Description of Procedure (0551T)

    Provides a procedural narrative associated with the adjustment example.