Surgery: Urinary System (Q&A) (March 2013)

March 2013 page 14 Surgery: Urinary System Question: A physician is performing a hysterectomy that involves extensive dissection around the ureters and bladder. The physician performs a cystoscopy at the end of the procedure to ensure that there wasn't any injury to the bladder, and that the ureters are functioning properly. May code 52000 be additionally reported for the cystoscopy procedure? Answer: No. It would not be appropriate to report CPT code 52000, Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure), in addition to a hysterectomy, when performed during the same operative session. If cystourethroscopy is used after a major surgical procedure to check...

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This brief March 2013 CPT Assistant question-and-answer article addresses coding considerations for a urinary-system procedure performed in the setting of hysterectomy surgery. It is aimed at coders and billers who need to understand the article’s scope, the relevant CPT code set reference, and the type of postoperative/procedural reporting guidance discussed in the Q&A format.

Why This Topic Matters

Articles like this help coding professionals quickly determine whether a specific operative-service scenario is addressed and whether the guidance relates to separate reporting during the same surgical session. It is useful for identifying the article’s applicability without exposing the full coding rationale.

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  1. March 2013 page 14

    Introductory page reference for the article’s single Q&A discussion in the surgery/urinary system context.

What You Will Learn

  • The general topic and setting of the question-and-answer guidance
  • How the article frames separate reporting concerns in a surgical session
  • The type of CPT Assistant advice provided for a urinary-system related operative scenario
  • The scope of the March 2013 discussion for coders reviewing operative documentation

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing professionals
  • Compliance staff
  • Physician practice staff

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