1. Cheryl Hamlet
   Posted 4 months ago #
   

   Is the removal of a Word Catheter included in the insertion or can an E&M be billed for this?

   Thank you

2. SuperCoder
   Posted 3 months ago #
   

   
   

3. SuperCoder
   Posted 3 months ago #
   

   Hi Cheryl.
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   Typically a Word catheter is used for I&D of a lesion or cyst, such as a Bartholin's cyst. The insertion is included in the I&D code you would report -- typically, 56420. The cath is left in for continued drainage for a period of time.
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   Based on what I've read, the removal is incuded in the original 56420 coding. Take a look at this coding advice for the Word catheter I found: http://www.cookmedical.com/wh/content/mmedia/WH-BM-WCRG-EN-201108.pdf.
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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
   Email: leesai@codinginstitute.com

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