Ob-Gyn Coding Alert

Remember, supervision requirements still apply to new codes. While 2010 brings a record low number of coding changes, urogynecology coding, unfortunately, doesn't escape CPT's notice. In fact, your urodynamics coding -- and income -- will change drastically as of Jan. 1. Get to Know These 3 New Complex Cystometrogram Codes You will have three new urodynamics codes to learn starting Jan. 1. CPT 2010 adds the following codes: • 51727 -- Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with urethral pressure profile studies (ie, urethral closure pressure profile), any technique. • 51728 -- ... with voiding pressure studies (ie,bladder voiding pressure), any technique. • 51729 -- ... with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure) and urethral pressure profile studies (ie, urethral closure pressure profile), any technique. To make room for these three new codes, the AMA deleted urodynamics codes 51772 (Urethral pressure profile studies [UPP] [urethral closure pressure profile], any technique) and 51795 (Voiding [...]