CPT® Code 50544 - Laparoscopic Procedures on the Kidney - AAPC
Reader Question: Choose 50544 For a Robotic UPJ Obstruction Repair - (Jan 16, 2012) Question:How would I code a robotic ureteropelvic junction repair?Florida SubscriberAnswer:You should report …
Wiki - Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty - AAPC
Jun 5, 2009 · Looking for a CPT code to best define a robotic assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty with stone abstraction performed by a Urologist. I find CPT 50544, but I...
Wiki - laparoscopic pyeloplasty with stent placement - AAPC
Feb 15, 2022 · My provider did a pyeloplasty and also placed a stent by inserting a 6x28 stent through the anastomosis and down into the bladder. The proximal curl is then placed within the renal pelvis. I …
50544: Let 3 Scenarios Guide Your UPJ Obstruction Coding - AAPC
Nov 16, 2010 · Don't let this new surgical technique throw off your coding and cost your practice money. "I understand that this particular procedure [laparoscopic pyeloplasty] has really replaced the open …
CPT® Code 50400 - Repair Procedures on the Kidney - AAPC
Summary Pyeloplasty is a surgical procedure used to correct a blockage between the kidney and the ureter. The provider surgically reconstructs the area of obstruction between the ureteral opening into …
53899: Is this CPT® Code Your Lap Renal Pelvic Stone Removal ... - AAPC
Jul 15, 2011 · Question: One of my doctors did a robot assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty (CPT 50544 ) and he removed several stones that were in the renal pelvis at the same time. He gave me the code …
What's Best to Bill for Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty : You Be the Coder
Sep 13, 2018 · You may be asked for detailed documentation via an operative report and covering letter. Remember: First bill for the laparoscopic pyeloplasty with CPT® code 50544 (Laparoscopy, surgical; …
Stent Placement With UPJ Repair : You Be the Coder - AAPC
May 12, 2016 · Question: One of my doctors performed a robotic assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty for severe hydronephrosis secondary to ureteropelvic junction obstruction. He also indicates that he did …
CPT® Code 50549 - Laparoscopic Procedures on the Kidney - AAPC
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 50549 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Laparoscopic Procedures on the Kidney.
Ensure Your Robotic-Assist Coding Is Living Up to Its Potential
Jan 11, 2007 · Example: Your urologist performs a laparoscopic pyeloplasty using the da Vinci surgical robotic system. For Medicare, you should report 50544 (Laparoscopy, surgical; pyeloplasty) alone. …