1. David Price
   Posted 3 months ago #
   

   The doctor performed a procedure in the hospital where he had to use a ring cutter to remove a metal ring that was around the penis cutting off circulation. What procedure code will I use for this? The instrument used was similar to bolt cutters but actually called a ring cutter.

2. SuperCoder
   Posted 3 months ago #
   

   Since there is no specific code for the cutting of a metal ring around the penis that causes penile edema/loss of circulation, which restricts simple removal, use code 55899 (Unlisted procedure, male genital system) for the cutting of the ring and its removal.
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   The diagnoses you'll use will likely be 607.83 (Edema of penis), 959.14 (Other injury of external genitals), and E928.5 (External constriction caused by other object).
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   I hope this helps.
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   Best,
   Leesa
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   Leesa A. Israel, BA, CPC, CUC, CMBS
   Executive Editor, The Coding Institute
   Manager, TCI Consulting & Revenue Cycle Solutions
   Email: leesai@codinginstitute.com
   http://www.codinginstitute.com

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