October 2002 page 12
Coding Consultation:Surgery - Urinary System
Surgery-Urinary System, 52234 (Q&A)
Question
When multiple bladder tumors are fulgurated or resected using a cystourethroscope, how is the size category determined? We have been advised to add all the tumor sizes together and report the total as small, medium or large. Is this correct?
AMA Comment
The tumor sizes should not be added together for a cumulative total size. Rather, each tumor should be measured individually to determine the appropriate category (eg, small, medium, large). Code 52234, Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of...
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This article addresses a coding consultation in the urinary system surgery section of CPT Assistant. It focuses on how the article frames reporting for bladder tumor procedures when multiple tumors are present, and it is relevant to coders, auditors, and urology billing staff reviewing CPT guidance from 2002.
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Coding Consultation: Surgery - Urinary System
A Q&A format discussion of a urinary system surgery coding issue involving bladder tumor procedures and CPT guidance.
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