OST-247 - Procedure Coding - Chapters 12 - 15
**Kidney and Ureter Procedures**
What CPT code is used for a radical nephrectomy with regional lymphadenectomy performed via
laparoscopy? A. Code: 50545.
True or False: A laparoscopic ablation of a renal cyst includes the diagnostic laparoscopic...
What CPT code is used for a radical nephrectomy with regional lymphadenectomy performed via
laparoscopy? A. Code: 50545.
True or False: A laparoscopic ablation of a renal cyst includes the diagnostic laparoscopic procedure, and
the coder should use code 50541 to report this service. A. True.
**Coding**
What CPT code is used to report an unlisted laparoscopy procedure completed on the kidneys? A. Code:
50549.
True or False: Code 50547 is used to report a nephrectomy from a cadaver and includes cold
preservation. A. False.
**Urology**
What CPT code is used to report a ureterolithotomy involving the middle one-third of the ureter? A.
Code: 50620.
True or False: All procedures performed on the ureters are bilateral procedures. A. False.
As part of the reproductive system, the penis delivers _____ to the female reproductive tract.
✔️spermatozoa
Irrigation of corpora cavernosa for priapism is coded using CPT code _____. ✔️54220
,A surgical fixation of the testis in the scrotal sac is known as a(n) _____. ✔️orchiopexy
A condition in which the corpora cavernosa becomes hardened is known as _____ disease.
✔️Peyronie's
The seminal vesicle and the vas deferens form the _____ _____. ✔️ejaculatory duct
When performing a circumcision without a dorsal penile or ring block, modifier _____ should be used.
✔️52
Vasovasostomy ✔️55400
Exposure of prostate for insertion of a radioactive substance ✔️55860
Destruction of a lesion on the penis using cryosurgery ✔️54056
Repair of hypospadias—fistula stricture—by simple closure method ✔️54340
Removal of all components of an inflatable penile prosthesis—no replacement ✔️54406
Radical orchiectomy with abdominal exploration ✔️54535
Puncture aspiration of hydrocele, tunica vaginalis—no medication was injected ✔️55000
, Scrotoplasty, simple ✔️55175
Excision of varicocele of spermatic veins ✔️55530
Exploration for undescended testis with abdominal exploration ✔️54560
Insertion of testicular prosthesis ✔️54660
Urethroplasty for second-stage hypospadias repair—2.5 cm ✔️54308
Deep I&D of the shaft of the penis ✔️54015
Plastic surgery on the penis following a car accident ✔️54440
Surgical reduction of torsion of testis with fixation of contralateral testis ✔️54600
Needle biopsy of epididymis ✔️54800
Excision of spermatocele without epididymectomy ✔️54840
Partial amputation of penis ✔️54120
Excision of spermatocele with epididymectomy ✔️54840
Incisional biopsy of testis ✔️54505
Scrotal resection ✔️55150
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