We can heave a sigh of relief because when we compare the coding changes
in 2010 with that of recent years, it’s a record low. But
notwithstanding this, urogynecology coding is not spared the CPT
onslaught; CPT 2010 brings with it a lot of changes for urodynamics
coding.
So it’s better that you get a grip on these new CPT codes for 2010, if you want your urodynamics practice to get its well-deserved reimbursements.
As a result of the CPT changes, you will now have three new urodynamics codes: • 51727, • 51728, • 51729. And these codes have been added at the expense of 51772 and 51795, which AMA decided to show the door. Several of the urodynamics codes have been combined into new sets of code to reduce costs and payments. This means that your doctors cannot bill for each individual urodynamic procedure.
When your ob-gyn performs a complex cystometrogram and a urethral pressure profile (UPP), you’ll use the new combination code 51727. The new code 51728 is the new combination code for the CMG with a voiding pressure study, but the big change is the new code 51729 as most obgyns perform a complex urodynamics workup which includes all three. This code includes the complex cystometrogram, the bladder voiding pressure, the UPP, and the Valsalva leak point pressure study if performed additionally.
To get the proper reimbursements for your practice, you need to keep pace with the many urodynamics changes that CPT has brought with it this year. And doing so is not such a big ask if you sign up for a one-stop coding website. When you go for one, you will chance upon all the urodynamics coding updates at one place. So get going!
So it’s better that you get a grip on these new CPT codes for 2010, if you want your urodynamics practice to get its well-deserved reimbursements.
As a result of the CPT changes, you will now have three new urodynamics codes: • 51727, • 51728, • 51729. And these codes have been added at the expense of 51772 and 51795, which AMA decided to show the door. Several of the urodynamics codes have been combined into new sets of code to reduce costs and payments. This means that your doctors cannot bill for each individual urodynamic procedure.
When your ob-gyn performs a complex cystometrogram and a urethral pressure profile (UPP), you’ll use the new combination code 51727. The new code 51728 is the new combination code for the CMG with a voiding pressure study, but the big change is the new code 51729 as most obgyns perform a complex urodynamics workup which includes all three. This code includes the complex cystometrogram, the bladder voiding pressure, the UPP, and the Valsalva leak point pressure study if performed additionally.
To get the proper reimbursements for your practice, you need to keep pace with the many urodynamics changes that CPT has brought with it this year. And doing so is not such a big ask if you sign up for a one-stop coding website. When you go for one, you will chance upon all the urodynamics coding updates at one place. So get going!
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