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Penile Prosthesis Coding (CPT)

image of a penile prosthesis
3-piece, inflatable penile prosthesis for the treatment of erectile dysfunction

When a male experiences erectile dysfunction, and it becomes a problem, there is treatment for it. Take the penile prosthesis coding challenge below to see how well you know your CPT coding guidelines related to penile implantation surgery.

The Coding Challenge

Question:

A 67-year-old male presents with erectile dysfunction due to his ten-year history of Atenolol for hypertension. After attempting various treatment options with no success, the patient undergoes penile prosthesis surgery. The urologist inserts the fluid-filled reservoir under the abdominal wall, a pump and release valve inside the scrotum, and two inflatable cylinders inside the penis. Assign for CPT. 

A. 54401
B. 54410
C. 54408
D. 54405

Answer:

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