AMA CPT® Assistant - 2004 Issue 1 (January)

Urinary System (January 2004)

January 2004 page 27 Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Urinary System, 52500 (Q&A) Question What is the correct CPT code for a transurethral resection of a bladder neck contracture by a hot loop and resectoscope? AMA Comment CPT code 52500, Transurethral resection of bladder neck (separate procedure), is the appropriate code to report for the transurethral resection of a bladder neck contracture if the procedure is performed with a hot loop and resectoscope. Modifier ‘59,’ Distinct procedural service, may be appended to code 52500 if the procedure was distinct and independent from the other service performed. Urinary...

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