Pinpoint Spot-On Coding for Laser Prostate Procedures - AAPC
Aug 17, 2017 · 52649 – Laser enucleation of the prostate with morcellation, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral …
CPT® Code 52649 - Vesical Neck and Prostate Surgical …
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) combined with mechanical morcellation represents the latest refinement of holmium:YAG surgical treatment for benign prostatic …
Learn Essential Rules for Laser Prostatic Treatment Coding - AAPC
May 12, 2020 · From a technical perspective, a holmium laser enucleation is the most difficult laser procedure for urologists to learn, master, and perform. Coder’s note: With respect to …
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Jun 14, 2009 · In January 2008, CPT introduced 52649, finally providing you with a long-awaited code for the laser enucleation of the prostate, commonly known as HoLEP (Holmium laser …
Make Coding, Anatomical Distinctions Between Prostatic Laser
Feb 10, 2021 · From a pathological perspective, a urologist will typically perform a laser enucleation on a patient suffering from one or more urinary symptoms due to benign prostatic …
Wiki - Holmium laser ablation prostate - AAPC
Mar 31, 2009 · holmium laser ablation prostate Thank you. That is the code we used. What do you use as the basis for your rationale and decision on which code to use?
52647-52649: Obliterate Laser Prostate Treatment Coding …
Feb 13, 2012 · Ensure Surgeon Treats the Prostate Codes 52647-52649 describe coagulation, vaporization, or enucleation of the prostate itself. If the urologist is not actually using the laser …
Report 52648 or 52649 for a Laser Repeat Procedure Over 52630
Mar 20, 2018 · Question: The urologist's surgical note describes laser enucleation with morcellation of the prostate for a patient with a history of having had a Green-Light Laser …
CPT® Code 52630 - Vesical Neck and Prostate Surgical …
Reader Question: Report 52648 or 52649 for a Laser Repeat Procedure Over 52630 - (Mar 20, 2018) Question: The urologist's surgical note describes laser enucleation with morcellation of …
Revolix Laser Prostatectomy : You Be the Coder - AAPC
Feb 10, 2008 · Code 52649 (Laser enucleation of the prostate with morcellation ...) is for the particular technique wherein the urologist enucleates the prostatic adenoma as a whole lobe …