General Surgery Coding Alert - 2013 Issue 10
CPT® 2104: One New Code Will Stop Your 52332 /52353 Combo Coding
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Article Overview
This premium article explains a set of CPT® 2014 changes relevant to urology, urogynecology, and ASC/outpatient coding. It focuses on newly added procedure codes, deleted codes, replacement coding structures, and the operational impact these updates may have for hospital-based and freestanding facilities. The discussion is aimed at coders, billers, and practice staff who need to track annual CPT® revisions and understand which services are affected.
Why This Topic Matters
Annual CPT® updates can change how common procedures are reported and paid. This article helps readers identify which code changes may affect urology workflows, facility billing, and reimbursement planning in the 2014 cycle.
Article Sections
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Get Accustomed to New Code 52356
Introduces a newly added CPT® 2014 urology code and discusses its relationship to earlier procedure reporting patterns. The section also notes related coding context and reimbursement uncertainty.
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3 Codes Replace 50021, 58823
Describes deleted CPT® codes and the newer procedure codes that are presented as replacements in the 2014 update. It also addresses the settings and specialties where these changes may be relevant.
What You Will Learn
- Which CPT® 2014 changes are highlighted for urology and outpatient facilities
- How new and deleted procedure codes are grouped in the article
- What general types of services are affected by the CPT® 2014 updates
- Why annual code revisions can influence facility billing and reimbursement
- Which specialties and care settings are discussed in connection with the changes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Urology practice administrators
- Hospital outpatient coding staff
- ASC coding professionals
- Urogynecology billing personnel
Codes Discussed
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