2025 CPT code 51736
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Surgical Procedures on the Urinary System - Urodynamic Procedures on the Bladder Surgery Feed
Simple uroflowmetry (UFR) (e.g., stop-watch flow rate, mechanical uroflowmeter).
Modifiers 26, 51, and others may be applicable depending on the specific circumstances of the procedure.
Medical necessity for 51736 is established when the procedure is performed to evaluate and diagnose lower urinary tract symptoms like hesitancy, weak stream, intermittency, straining, incomplete emptying, or incontinence. The documentation should clearly support the need for this study to manage the patient's condition.
The physician or other qualified healthcare professional is responsible for performing or directly supervising the procedure, providing all necessary equipment, supplies, and interpreting the results.This includes explaining the procedure to the patient, ensuring patient comfort, and accurately recording the measurements.
In simple words: This procedure measures how fast you can urinate. You'll pee into a special device, and the doctor will use it to see how much urine comes out and how quickly. This helps them figure out if you have any problems with your bladder or urethra.
This code represents a simple uroflowmetry (UFR) procedure used to measure the flow rate of urine. This can be performed using various methods, including a stop-watch and timer or a mechanical uroflowmeter.It involves having the patient urinate into a specialized device that measures the volume of urine voided over time, providing information about voiding patterns and potential urinary obstructions.
Example 1: A 65-year-old male patient presents with difficulty urinating and a weak stream.To assess for potential bladder outlet obstruction, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a simple uroflowmetry (51736) is performed. , A female patient reports urinary incontinence. Uroflowmetry (51736) is performed to evaluate voiding dysfunction and determine if there is impaired bladder emptying. , A patient is being monitored post-operatively after a surgical procedure on the urethra. 51736 is used to assess the effectiveness of the surgery and monitor urinary function.
Documentation should include the patient's presenting symptoms, the method of uroflowmetry used (e.g., stop-watch, mechanical uroflowmeter), the measured voided volume, the flow rate, and the physician's interpretation of the results. Any pre- and post-procedure instructions or patient education provided should also be documented.
- Revenue Code: P6C - MINOR PROCEDURES - OTHER
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Urology, Nephrology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital