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Keep All the Urodynamics Codes Straight With This Handy Cheat Sheet

Knowing the differences between the tests is your key to proper code choice. When your urologist says he performed urodynamics tests, you need to dig deeper into his documentation for clues about which code to report. Tack this overview up by your computer to help you quickly choose the right code every time. • In a simple [...] Related articles:

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January 8, 2010
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CPT 2010 Update: Urogynecology Coding

Remember, supervision requirements still apply to new codes. CPT 2010 brings some big changes to urogynecology coding. Your urodynamics coding — and income — changes drastically as of Jan. 1. Get to Know These 3 New Complex Cystometrogram Codes You will have three new urodynamics codes to learn starting Jan. 1. CPT 2010 adds the following codes: • 51727 — Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated [...] Related articles:

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January 5, 2010
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Urology CPT 2010: 3 New Codes, 2 Deletions Change Your Urodynamics Coding

Urodynamics income will go down by half, experts calculate. You will have three new urodynamics codes to learn starting Jan. 1. CPT 2010 adds the following codes: • 51727 — Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with urethral pressure profile studies (ie, urethral closure pressure profile), any technique • 51728 — … with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique • 51729 — … [...] Related articles:

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November 21, 2009