September 13, 2024

Mark, Ray, and Scott discuss questions from the PRS Community.

1. Hi, In your Urology Times article on July 30th, there is mention of a proposed change to the practice expense component of cystoscopy due to updates in the supply valuation by CPT RVU Update committee. It talks about "packs SA045, SA058 and SA042". What are these packs and can you explain further how this will impact the in-office RVU for CPT 52000?
   thanks
2. We are looking for some guidance regarding images and the accessibility. When coding procedures such as 50431 (images included in code) or 51600 or 51610 (images billed separately). Does the coder physically need to see the images before submitting charges? Or can charges be submitted if provider clearly documents images available? We know the images are readily available and are attempting to prevent additional work uploading to the chart for coder review. Should we consider having a written policy in place? Appreciate any advice or suggestions y'all may have.

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September 6, 2024

Mark, Ray, and Scott address follow-up questions from the previous episode concerning the billability of ureteral stents during procedures. They clarify distinctions between inherent procedural components and separately billable services, emphasizing the importance of documentation.

The episode also reviews coding for G2211, where Mark adjusts his stance to include hypogonadism for long-term management. Additionally, the hosts discuss the supervision levels required for radiologic services and recommend AUACodingToday.com for efficient coding. Emphasizing up-to-date knowledge and precision in documentation, the episode closes with insights on adapting to evolving coding regulations.

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August 30, 2024

Mark, Scott, and Ray talk about questions that came into the PRS Communities.

1. Hi, I have a coding question pls. Thanks so much.
   
   Our urologist performed HIFU a month ago. Pt. had come back for Dysuria postop complication, has been having dysuria for 2 weeks. Our urologist decided to perform Cystoscopy for this.
   
   Cystoscopy performed, but we did Not bring Pt. back to OR. So, it should Not be a billable service
   But then, Per NCCI, Diagnostic test and procedures may be paid as a separate service during global.
   
   Should we bill CPT 52000? and If so, will modifier be -58, since it did not occur in OR so -78 would not be an appropriate modifier?
   Please suggest, thank you!
2. Modifier 73 Question: Can this modifier be used when the patient is in the pre op area and he/she was given Dilaudid and another mediation and then prepped for surgery but then the patient decided they did not want to proceed because the pain medication made them feel better(Patient had a Kidney Stone). It seems resources were used and a block of time was scheduled for the facility. Wording can be a little different from our MAC, CPT, etc when some state the patient has to be taken to the operating room. Thanks for your time.
3. Hi, We are getting some pushback and would like to know when/if ureteral stents are billable intraoperatively. Our providers are placing a stent, performing pyeloplasty in the same ureter, and the stent is routinely removed one week later.
   Is this stent placement an inherent part of performing the primary procedure, or is this a billable service? Thank you!

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