Urology Coding Alert

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Coding for Penile Prosthesis Centers on Components

Don’t miss your chance for extra reimbursement if complications arise. When the urologist sees a male patient for concerns regarding erectile dysfunction, implantation of a penile device might be the final solution if other treatment approaches fail (such as use of medications or a vacuum erection system [L7900]). Accurate coding for the procedure will depend on collecting details such as [...]
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