CPT^® 54600, Under Repair Procedures on the Testis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 54600 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair Procedures on the Testis.

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The provider surgically corrects a twisted testis to restore the blood supply to the testis. He may also fixate the opposite testis.

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Testicular Torsion

I am assuming this was surgical, which is 54600 and does include fixation of the contralateral testis. You would code bilaterally if both testes were twisted and required reduction.... [ Read More ]

Op report coding suggestion

I would suggest the following coding for your clinical scenario: 54600 55060-LT... [ Read More ]

Op report coding suggestion

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Right testicular torsion. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Right testicular torsion. PROCEDURE PERFORMED: 1. Scrotal exploration. 2. Reduction of right testicular torsion. 3. Bilateral... [ Read More ]

Testicular torsion

Not that I'm aware of. I'm certain you've billed this so I'm answering for anyone who comes across this later. The only surgical code that would come close is ....... 54600 with a modifier 52, long sh... [ Read More ]

Testicular Torsion

In the above scenario, you are correct, 54600 will cover the detorsion and orchiopexy of both testicles. Per CCI Edits, 54600 can never be billed with 54620. By contrast, CPT 54620 is used if the pat... [ Read More ]

Testicular Torsion

Patient had a surgical torsion of right testis done, with an orchiopexy of both testicles. These were descended testicles with scrotal approach. Am I correct that 54600 covers all?... [ Read More ]

Appendix epididymis removal

Looking for a little help with the following scenario. The physician does a detorsion of the left testicle with fixation of both testicles after that. He also removes a left-sided appendix testes and ... [ Read More ]

Help coding unusual surgery

Looks like closest would be 54600 and/or 54640. Might run those by your doc.... [ Read More ]

54640 vs 54600

Yes you should be able to report 54640-50 as primary and 54600-51 as secondary code. Hope that helps. Good luck... [ Read More ]

54640 vs 54600

? please op - detrosion of rt testilce and bil. orchiopexy can you code both 54600 for torsion and 54640 for orchiopexy thanks for any help... [ Read More ]

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