December 2007 page 13
Bonus Feature:Surgery: Urinary System
Question: Is code 51705 the correct code to report for change of
a suprapubic catheter?
Answer: Yes. Code 51705, Change of cystostomy tube; simple,
may be reported to describe the removal of an existing
suprapubic cystostomy tube with reinsertion of a new tube
through the established cystostomy tunnel from the
abdominal wall to the bladder. Code 51710, Change of cystostomy
tube; complicated, may also be reported if the
removal and replacement of the suprapubic tube involves
a more complex encounter. Code 51102, Aspiration of
bladder; with insertion of suprapubic catheter, involves...
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Article Overview
This December 2007 CPT Assistant bonus feature addresses a urinary system surgery coding question centered on suprapubic catheter care. It is relevant to coding professionals who need to understand the scope of the discussed CPT urinary system procedures and the distinctions between related scenarios covered in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers identify which urinary system procedure topics are addressed in a specific CPT Assistant discussion and understand that the guidance compares multiple closely related catheter-related procedures. It is useful for coders, auditors, and educators who track CPT guidance by specialty and issue date.
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December 2007 page 13
A brief bonus-feature Q&A on urinary system surgery coding published in December 2007. The section addresses a focused catheter-related topic and compares related procedure scenarios.
What You Will Learn
The scope of a urinary system surgery coding question covered in a CPT Assistant bonus feature
How the article frames related suprapubic catheter procedure scenarios
Which CPT urinary system topics are discussed in the December 2007 issue context
How the article organizes guidance around a single coding question and response
Who Should Read This
Medical coders
Coding auditors
Compliance staff
Clinical documentation specialists
Coding educators
Codes Discussed
CPT: 51705
CPT: 51710
CPT: 51102
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