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CPT® 55559, Under Laparoscopic Procedures on the Spermatic Cord

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 55559 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Laparoscopic Procedures on the Spermatic Cord.

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Use 55559 to report laparoscopy procedures on the spermatic cord that does not have a specific code.

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Robotic Excision of intraabdominal vas deferens?
I would suggest the following coding for your clinical scenario: 55559 unlisted laparoscopy/robotic procedure, spermatic cord, for the pelvic vasectomy, Bench mark to 55250 55250 for the trans-... [ Read More ]
Robotic Excision of intraabdominal vas deferens?
A Veress needle was placed above the prior supraumbilical incision and following negative aspiration and successful drop test the abdomen was distended to a pressure of 15. The patient had a prior low... [ Read More ]
CORD LIPOMA EXCISION WITH INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR billing
Can anyone offer any direction with this? OP NOTE READS: This was Laparoscopic There was an indirect inguinal hernia which was reduced and the peritoneum was separated from the spermatic cord struc... [ Read More ]
Spermatic Cord Lipomas
55550 vs 55520 Lap inguinal hernia repair converted to resection of bilateral spermatic cord lipomas. No inguinal hernia found. Mesh was placed bilaterally. How would this be coded? 49650-52; 5552... [ Read More ]
ASC billing questions
[QUOTE="Lyricbee05, post: 55559, member: 65209"]Good morning, I wanted to know does anyone know where I can find the Texas policies and procedures for coding and billing in ASCs. My concern is that I ... [ Read More ]
ASC billing questions
[QUOTE="Lyricbee05, post: 55559, member: 65209"]Good morning, I wanted to know does anyone know where I can find the Texas policies and procedures for coding and billing in ASCs. My concern is that I ... [ Read More ]
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