April 23rd 2024
"To answer this question, one must know what is and is not included in the global payment for the UDS, and the definition and instructions for appropriate use of modifier 25," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.
How to code for removal of a bladder calculus via a Mitrofanoff
March 22nd 2024"Per CPT coding instructions, when procedures or services performed by physicians do not have a valid or descriptive CPT or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code, the service should be reported using an unlisted code," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.
Experts outline sustainability efforts in the department of urology at Yale School of Medicine
February 22nd 2024"We identified that in our site, we were ordering almost 1600 cystoscopy packs. A lot of the materials that were in those packages were unnecessary for an outpatient procedure," says Malissa Williams.
Expert discusses challenges and barriers to conducting telemedicine visits
February 19th 2024"I think it's important to try to mix up your visits with patients that you think might be a little shorter, like a vasectomy consult, vs a new patient visit for infertility that may take a little bit longer, so that you don't run over time," says Helen L. Bernie, DO, MPH.
Expert shares tips for safeguarding your practice when using telehealth
February 14th 2024Health care practitioners utilizing telemedicine, regardless of the modality, must be cognizant of the many pitfalls of violating the rules regulating patient confidentiality as established by federal and state privacy laws.
At-home semen analyses, telecystoscopy among telemedicine’s applications in urology
February 13th 2024"There's...this concept of the virtualist; truly, the virtual urologist who has a potentially full-time telehealth practice but geared toward really delivering care, and these positions exist," says Kara L. Watts, MD.
What Part B data reveal about BPH procedure usage
February 13th 2024"As investigational therapies and devices make their way through the approval process and into practice, urologists should stay abreast of early clinical results and may look to publicly available information for costs and utilization trends," writes Robert A. Dowling, MD.
What to know when considering an ancillary service in a urology practice
February 6th 2024"At MIU, we host many ancillary services, including complete ultrasound services, UroCuff, urodynamics, PTNS [percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation], full laboratory and pathology services, Xofigo [radium-223]," says Jason M. Hafron, MD.
Navigating the ABU certification journey: The value of recertification and upcoming changes
January 23rd 2024"Continuing certification is not merely a bureaucratic process; it is a commitment to staying abreast of advancements in urology and maintaining competencies," writes J. Stuart Wolf Jr, MD, FACS.
State of Urology survey highlights emerging trends, opportunities for growth
January 22nd 2024The investigators at DSUI developed 4 recommended actions for urologists based on the findings from the survey: drive multidisciplinary collaboration, leverage technology excellence, bridge patient-urologist perspectives, and foster collaboration with general practitioners.