Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2013 Issue 33
Urology: Stop Reporting 52332 With 52353 Starting In January, Thanks to CPT® 2014
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Article Overview
This article explains selected CPT 2014 changes relevant to urology and nearby specialties. It highlights how certain endoscopic stone treatment and stent-related services are being updated, and it also notes new image-guided drainage codes that may be relevant in urology and urogynecology. The piece is aimed at coders and billing staff who need to update charge capture and code lists for the new year.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps urology practices identify which CPT 2014 changes may affect reporting and workflow, especially where previously separate services are being consolidated or where deleted codes are being replaced by new options.
Article Sections
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Get to Know 52356
Introduces a new CPT 2014 urology code and discusses the broader coding area it affects. The section also summarizes the general context for the change and who may encounter it.
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3 Codes Replace 50021, 58823
Describes additional CPT 2014 additions and deletions that may be relevant to urology and urogynecology. The section focuses on how the new code set fits into the surrounding service category.
What You Will Learn
- Which urology-related CPT 2014 updates are highlighted in the article
- What categories of services are affected by the code changes
- Which types of coding changes are described, including additions and deletions
- How the article frames the relevance of these changes for practice workflows
Who Should Read This
- Urology coders
- Medical billers
- Practice managers
- Urogynecology coding staff
- Physician offices updating CPT code lists
Codes Discussed
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