tci Part B Insider - 2015 Issue 32

Urology: Tackle TURP Coding With 3 Expert Tips

Forget the ‘once in a lifetime’ mantra. While transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) procedures may be run of the mill in a urology practice, that doesn’t mean the coding is always a no brainer. Strict limitations on the codes and the need for clear, detailed documentation can make your coding job a real challenge. Ease some of the headaches by remembering these three expert TURP coding guidelines. Focus on 52601 for First Round Procedures The first thing you need to check when coding for a TURP procedure is whether the patient has had a previous TURP...

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