Q: Can we report CPT ® code 32609 (thoracoscopy; with biopsy of pleura) with 32666 (thoracoscopy, surgical; with therapeutic wedge resection, initial unilateral)? We have researched thoroughly and were not able to find a clear answer.
Q: In ICD-10-PCS, which root operation would we report for an obstetrical delivery? Would it change for a cesarean section versus a manually assisted vaginal delivery?
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Q: My question pertains to CPT® vasectomy code 55250. This code includes "unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure) including postoperative semen examination(s).” The CPT manual states that a reference laboratory that performs the semen analysis may bill separately for this service. May we bill CPT code 89321 ( semen analysis; sperm presence and motility of sperm, if performed .) in addition to 55250 when the laboratory performs the semen analysis and the surgeon only performs the vasectomy?
