Mar 29, 2022 · You're correct; Bakri balloon is an unlisted procedure, 59899. A 2018 Codify OBGYN Coding Alert suggests 43460 or 51703 as comparison codes. I've suggested 59200 to providers in the past and I've had mixed responses, some prefer 51703, some opted to use 59200, though all have always agreed they would prefer to use a GU code opposed to 43460.

Aug 26, 2010 · we are using 59160 as a comparable code for the 59899 bakri balloon placement, ours is post C-section though .

Feb 11, 2021 · The comparison codes for the payer might be 43460 (Esophagogastric tamponade, with balloon (Sengstaken type)) with 6.18 relative value units (RVUs), 46604 (Anoscopy; with dilation (eg, balloon, guide wire, bougie)) with 21.15 RVUs, or 51703 (Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; complicated (eg, altered anatomy, fractured catheter ...

Nov 9, 2022 · My physician did the curette with insertion of a Bakri balloon. My question is am I able to charge for the delivery of the placenta, or just the curette with insertion of the balloon? New Jersey Subscriber. Answer: You will not find a code for insertion of the balloon. Do they document that the curettage was done to remove any products or just ...

Apr 11, 2023 · First, let’s look at the Bakri balloon and how you arrive at the appropriate comparison code. What happens with the Bakri balloon procedure: The Bakri balloon procedure involves insertion of the entire balloon into the uterus. The balloon is then filled with sterile saline until the balloon completely fills the uterine cavity.

Oct 13, 2023 · 2. Placement of intrauterine tamponade balloon Technique/Procedure: transvaginal Complications: uterine atony with need for utrauterine tamponade balloon placement The patient was taken to the operating room where …

Nov 2, 2022 · If I had to pick a comparison code the the Bakri, I would go with 57103 (insertion of bladder catheter, complicated). In the facility setting 58300 has only 1.49 RVUs while 57103 has 2.24. The bladder catheter balloon will require some manipulations as does the Bakri balloon. And yes, code the the PP hemorrhage D&C with 59160-78.

Mar 15, 2018 · The comparison codes for the payer might be 43460 (Esophagogastric tamponade, with balloon (Sengstaken type)) with 6.26 RVUs, 46604 (Anoscopy; with dilation (eg, balloon, guide wire, bougie)) with 1.93 RVUs, or 51703 (Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; complicated (eg, altered anatomy, fractured catheter/balloon)) with 2.22 ...

Mar 20, 2024 · My patient had C-Section in afternoon and then in evening she returned to OR for the D/c under ultrasound guidance with placement of Bakri uterine ballon. Would 59899-78 and compare it to 43460 for Baki Balloon. Then for D/C under ultrasound guidance 59160 with 76986. Diagnosis Postpartum hemorrhage Procedures

Jan 18, 2024 · Then the Bakri was placed. My surgeon was the assistant for the c-section, but the operative note indicates she is the surgeon that placed the Bakri. Can I bill for the unlisted code with her as the surgeon or I thought about adding modifier 22 the assistant surgeon charge for the delivery but that doesn't sound like something insurance would ...