Urology Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Benchmark Non-existent Laparoscopy Code to Open Procedure Code
Published on Fri Mar 08, 2013
Question: How should I report a robotic/laparoscopic excision of a urachal remnant and repair of the bladder? The diagnosis codes are 753.7 (Congenital anomalies of urachus) and 599.72 (Microscopic hematuria).
Answer: Since there is no specific CPT® code for this laparoscopic procedure, use the unlisted laparoscopic code for the bladder: 51999 (Unlisted laparoscopic procedure, bladder). Compare and benchmark this to the open CPT® code 51500 (Excision of urachal cyst or sinus, with or without umbilical hernia repair) when submitting your charges.
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