Case Studies—Male Genital System Operative Reports - Operative Report

Abstract from Documentation:

1. Review the Alphabetic Index for the coding selection for Prostatectomy. What documentation would be needed to choose the range to verify?

2. Time to Code:

1. Laparoscopic, Perineal, Retropubic, Suprapubic, or Transurethral
Also, for perineal/retropubic and suprapubic, the coder must determine if the procedure was partial or radical.

2. Index:
Prostatectomy, Retropubic, Radical (55840–55845, 55866)
Code(s):
55845 Prostatectomy, retropubic radical, with or without nerve sparing; with bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy