Wiki Laparoscopic Robotic Assisted Ureteroureterostomy code?

[jwhite2637]

I'm wondering if there's a code for the procedure listed in my subject line. Would you use something like 50760? Isn't that an open code?

 

[Kelly_Mayumi]

You'll need to use an unlisted ureter code, I believe it is 50949?

 

[jwhite2637]

You'll need to use an unlisted ureter code, I believe it is 50949?

Would it be unlisted because it's laparascopic? I know that robotic surgeries aren't unlisted.

 

[Kelly_Mayumi]

(I don't have my book in front of me) There are approximately four CPT codes for any laparscopic ureter procedures and none of them reflect a ureterouretostomy. If you were preforming a ureteroneocystomty you would be able to choose one of two codes available in the laparoscopic ureter section in CPT.

 

[Peter Davidyock]

General guidance from CMS has been to use the most accurate CPT procedure and note the claim that it was performed robotically.