CPT^® 55040, Under Excision Procedures on the Tunica Vaginalis

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 55040 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Tunica Vaginalis.

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In this procedure, the provider removes a fluid filled sac from one side of the scrotum, the pouch that contains the testes, or testicles, to relieve pain or discomfort.

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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 ]

Inguinal Exploration and Hydrocelectomy

Bill for the hydrocelectomy no matter what approach was used. The exploration is included in the surgery for the hydrocele, bill 55040... [ Read More ]

Inguinal Exploration and Hydrocelectomy

Hi! How would you code this since the hydrocelectomy was performed from an inguinal approach? Is 55040 my only option here despite the exploration? Thanks! PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Acute left scrotum,... [ Read More ]

Fulguration of hydrocele

I would suggest 55040-52 for your clinical scenario.... [ Read More ]

55040?

55040 is not billable for an assist, whether physician or PA.... [ Read More ]

55040?

55040 is getting denied for modifier for assistant surgeon AS. If there is an assistant surgeon, is there a modifier that can be used for the assistant? Thank you... [ Read More ]

Partial Circumcision

Hi all, A little help please.... I coded 54161 for this procedure: The patient having urinary incontinence and we could see that the distal aspect of the head of the phallus and a portion of the f... [ Read More ]

Modifier 76

I have a patient that is getting a repeat hydroceletomy (55040) during the post op period because it recurred. Would I code this as 55040.76 or do I need a 58 or 78 too? 55040.58/76? 55040.78/76?... [ Read More ]

Orchiectomy and Hydrocelectomy

Patient had both of these down on the same side. Dr states the cystic mass was exceedingly large and it was decided to remove the entire testicle with the cystic mass. After skeletonizing the right sp... [ Read More ]

Female Hydrocele Repair (Canal of Nuck)

[b]Abdominal Cyst Excision[/b] My doctor repaired a hydrocele in a female. SHE decided to code the claim and, of course, it denied stating that 55040 is a male code (which is true). I am trying to ... [ Read More ]

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