Coding for Your Urogynecology Practice: Surgical and Office-based Procedures-Slide Handout

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The document summarizes a webinar on coding for urogynecology procedures. The webinar, presented by the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS), focused on surgical and office-based procedures and coding challenges. The speakers included members of the AUGS Coding Committee. The document includes a disclaimer that the information provided is meant to assist with coding according to government regulations and guidelines, and does not constitute official policy endorsed by AUGS.<br /><br />The webinar covered various topics, including office procedures and urodynamics, surgical coding scenarios, coding challenges, and a question and answer session. It emphasized the importance of documentation in coding and the global payment concept for procedures. It also discussed the use of modifiers to indicate distinct procedures and clarify billing for separate diagnoses.<br /><br />Coding scenarios were provided, including a complicated procedure involving robotic sacral colpopexy and ureterolysis. The webinar explained the importance of understanding NCCI Edits to determine correct coding combinations.<br /><br />Other topics covered included coding for office procedures such as pessary fittings, PTNS, cystoscopy with Botox, sacral neuromodulation, and bedside procedures. The document highlighted the use of modifiers such as -25, -59, and -76 to properly code these procedures.<br /><br />Finally, the webinar addressed the challenges of coding during the global period of a procedure and provided examples of coding for surgical consultations and post-operative complications. It concluded with a discussion on the upcoming reduction in the RVU conversion factor, which will affect reimbursement rates for surgical services.<br /><br />Overall, the document provides a summary of the webinar's content, focusing on coding challenges and strategies for urogynecology procedures.

Keywords

coding for urogynecology procedures

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surgical procedures

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AUGS Coding Committee

documentation in coding

use of modifiers

NCCI Edits

office procedures

reimbursement rates