June 2009 page 10d
Questions and Answers:Surgery/Urinary System
Question: Regarding code 50080, Percutaneous
nephrostolithotomy or pyelostolithotomy, with or without dilation, endoscopy,
lithotripsy, stenting, or basket extraction; up to 2 cm, does "up to 2 cm" include a
stone measuring 2 cm or only up to 2 cm (ie, 1.99 cm)? Is the measurement of one stone
or multiple stones making up the diameter of greater than or less than 2 cm? If a stone
measures 1.8 mm × 0.8 mm, do you add that together to be greater than 2.0?
Answer: Code choice is not...
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Article Overview
This June 2009 CPT Assistant article in the surgery/urinary system category explains a coding discussion about stone measurement for percutaneous kidney stone removal procedures. It is relevant to coders and billing professionals working with urinary system surgery reporting and CPT code selection guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers understand a common coding question involving how procedure-related stone size is interpreted for urinary system surgery reporting. It is useful for anyone reviewing CPT Assistant guidance for accurate code selection in nephrostolithotomy and related stone-removal procedures.
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Questions and Answers: Surgery/Urinary System
A coding question and answer format focused on urinary system surgery reporting. The discussion centers on stone measurement concepts used in procedure code selection.
What You Will Learn
What topic the June 2009 urinary system coding Q&A addresses
How the article frames size-based code selection questions
The general context of CPT Assistant guidance for urinary system surgery coding
Why stone measurement interpretation can matter in procedure reporting
Who Should Read This
Medical coders
Coding auditors
Billing staff
Revenue cycle professionals
Clinical documentation specialists
Codes Discussed
CPT: 50080
CPT: 50081
CPT: 52224
CPT: 52240
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