CPT^® 57160, Under Introduction Procedures on the Vagina

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 57160 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction Procedures on the Vagina.

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In this procedure, the provider fits and inserts a pessary or similar device into the vagina to treat vaginal wall prolapse or other disorders.

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coding question/billing question

51701 is bundled into 57160 and cannot be unbundled or paid even with a modifier... [ Read More ]

coding question/billing question

I have a claim that was billed out with 99213-25, 57160, and 51701-59 will they pay the 51701 with the 59 modifier or will it bundle with 57160... [ Read More ]

Pessary insert with Estring insert - Medicare patient

[QUOTE="liqgold2@aol.com, post: 497040, member: 729454"] This is a difficult question to answer correctly. I would suggest the following coding: 57170 for Estring ring, and ... [ Read More ]

Pessary insert with Estring insert - Medicare patient

This is a difficult question to answer correctly. I would suggest the following coding: 57170 for Estring ring, and 57160 for the mechanical ring. ... [ Read More ]

Pessary insert with Estring insert - Medicare patient

Medicare patient- If a doctor fits/inserts a pessary the code should be 57160 + pessary code. Doctor also inserted Estring vaginal ring on same visit. Should I bill or not the Estring insert consider... [ Read More ]

Billing - urogynecology

Medicare patient- If a doctor fits/inserts a pessary the code should be 57160 + pessary code. Doctor also inserted Estring vaginal ring on same visit (medical necessity per pt condition). My questio... [ Read More ]

FQHC Medicare Revenue Codes

Could you please provide the revenue codes for CPT 57160 & A4562 (this is for a FQHC). State location is for Ohio. Thank you... [ Read More ]

FQHC Medicare Revenue Codes

Could you please provide the revenue codes for CPT 57160 & A4562 (this is for a FQHC). Thank you... [ Read More ]

Pessary

I was always told to bill the 57160 when the Pessary is actually in hand and is dispensed- along with the code for the Pessary itself. I am not sure about any issues with reimbursement for the pessary... [ Read More ]

Pessary

When a patient is getting a pessary, the actual device must be in hand to bill the 57160 fitting code, yes? Or if the patient is sized and the pessary is ordered, can you bill the fitting code? Also... [ Read More ]

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