MultiSpecialty Round-up: Urology

Why This Topic Matters

It helps urology practices stay aware of payment and coverage changes that can affect where procedures are performed, how certain therapies are reimbursed, and how common bladder procedures are reported.

Article Sections

1. ASC payment update for urology procedures

   This section discusses changes to Medicare payment policy affecting urology procedures in ambulatory surgery centers. It also notes the broader payment context for physician and facility reimbursement.

2. Additional urology news and tips

   This section covers a Medicare coverage policy affecting certain prostate cancer therapies and then turns to reporting issues for bladder biopsy and bladder tumor procedures. It addresses payer policy variation and related coding considerations at a high level.