tci Part B Insider - 2006 Issue 5

UROLOGY: Don't Miss Out On Guidance Codes, Or You May Lose All Reimbursement

Document ileal conduit to receive your proper reimbursement for tube removalConfused by the new wealth of urology codes for 2006? Don't worry: Help is at hand.CPT 2006 introduces a number of urology codes, including codes for ablation of tumors and lesions, and stent/tube replacement and removal codes. (See PBI, Vol. 6, No. 38). Here are some tips and tricks to help you receive the proper reimbursement for these new codes: • Modifier: The descriptor for 50592 (Ablation, one or more renal tumor(s), percutaneous, unilateral, radiofrequency) specifies "unilateral," meaning you can use a bilateral modifier if the physician...

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