Part B Coding Coach: 57283: Avoid This Code With Other Procedures Involving Enterocele Repair, CPT® Warns

Why This Topic Matters

For practices that bill these procedures, the article highlights a CPT® change that affects how a particular urogynecology service is addressed alongside other surgeries. It is useful for coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to stay current with annual CPT® revisions.

Article Sections

1. CPT® 2012 changes for urology and urogynecology

   Introduces the 2012 coding update context for urology and urogynecology procedures and explains that the article is focused on one notable change within CPT® guidance.

2. Check the other procedures before billing 57283

   Describes the new parenthetical guidance tied to a vaginal colpopexy code and identifies related procedure codes referenced in the update.

3. Pointer

   Directs readers to the official CPT® manual location where the updated wording can be found.