AMA CPT® Assistant - 2011 Issue 10 (October)
Surgery: Urinary System (Q&A) (October 2011)
October 2011 page 10e Surgery: Urinary System Question: What code would I use to report the Button Transurethral Resection Prostate (TURP) procedure? Answer: Code 52601 , Transurethral electrosurgical resection of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy are included) , describes the Button TURP procedure. ♦ Surgery: Urinary System (Q&A) (October 2011). CPT® Assistant. 2011; October 2011 page 10e ...
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Article Overview
This short article presents a coding question-and-answer item from CPT Assistant focused on urinary system surgery. It is intended for coders and billing professionals who want to understand the scope of the guidance covered in the piece, including the procedure type discussed and the CPT code referenced in the answer. The article is narrowly centered on one coding topic and does not contain broader section-by-section guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers quickly identify whether the article addresses a specific urinary system procedure coding question and whether the CPT content is relevant to their work.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s focus within urinary system surgery coding.
- How a CPT Assistant Q&A formats guidance on a procedure question.
- The general topic addressed by the October 2011 item.
- The scope of the coding discussion covered in the article.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing professionals
- Urology practice staff
- Revenue cycle staff
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