Urology Coding Alert

Reader Question:

Turn to 51999 for Robotic Cystectomy Technique

Published on Sun Jul 15, 2012

Question: My urologist performed a robotic-assisted partial cystectomy. What code should I report?

Washington DC Subscriber

Answer: You should report the laparoscopic partial cystectomy using robotic-assisted technology using the unlisted laparoscopy code 51999 (Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, bladder).

Benchmark the payment request for this procedure to the payment associated with the open procedure code: 51550 (Cystectomy, partial; simple).

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