06/03/2026
🎙️ New Episode: UCR 283 – Saturation Biopsy Confusion and Cystoscopy Risk—Where Interpretation Matters
🎧 Listen here: https://www.prsnetwork.com/283
Accurate coding often comes down to interpretation, and this episode addresses two areas generating significant discussion among coding professionals and providers.
Scott, Mark, and Dr. Ray Painter examine:
• What distinguishes a stereotactic template-guided saturation biopsy (CPT® 55706) from standard transperineal biopsy techniques
• The importance of 3D templating and comprehensive gland sampling when evaluating saturation biopsy criteria
• Why payer expectations may differ from physician documentation and clinical interpretation
• Whether diagnostic cystoscopy qualifies as moderate risk within E/M coding guidelines
The conversation also revisits the E/M risk table and provides practical insights into navigating areas where coding guidance is less explicit.
As coding and reimbursement requirements continue to evolve, successfully balancing guideline interpretation with payer expectations remains essential for both compliance and financial performance.
Listen to the episode and join the conversation.
Urologists and urology practice staff: Administrators, APPs, Billers and Coders Unite! Your co-hosts, Mark, Scott and Dr. Ray Painter are on a mission to help urologists and staff achieve peak economic and practice efficiency so there is time and energy to focus on patient care and a happy life.
