Part B Coding Coach: Update Your UroLift® Coding or Face 2015 Denials

Why This Topic Matters

Correctly recognizing the code update and billing setting is important for avoiding claim denials and maintaining appropriate reimbursement for UroLift® procedures.

Article Sections

1. Focus on the Codes

   Introduces the CPT update for the procedure and discusses the related coding shift from prior reporting approaches to the newer procedure-specific codes. It also references the professional and facility billing context.

2. Get to Know the Procedure

   Provides a broad overview of the minimally invasive treatment approach and the clinical setting in which the procedure is typically performed. It describes the general procedural workflow and the type of patient scenario addressed.