51999 Unlisted laps procedures bladder
Also known as: unlisted lap bladder procedure
Unlisted laparoscopic procedure of the bladder, used for novel or unusual laparoscopic bladder procedures not described by specific CPT codes.
In Plain Language
unlisted bladder surgery
Clinical Context
Used for experimental or innovative laparoscopic bladder procedures not captured by standard codes. Requires detailed operative report for coding determination.
RVU Information
CPT 51999 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Surgery category, 3% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 51999?
CPT 51999 (Unlisted laps procedures bladder) is a Surgery code. Unlisted laparoscopic procedure of the bladder, used for novel or unusual laparoscopic bladder procedures not described by specific CPT codes.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 51999?
The work RVU for CPT 51999 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Urology.
When is CPT 51999 used?
Used for experimental or innovative laparoscopic bladder procedures not captured by standard codes. Requires detailed operative report for coding determination.
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