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2025 CPT code 51741

Complex uroflowmetry (e.g., calibrated electronic equipment).

When multiple urodynamic procedures are performed during the same session, modifier 51 should be used with subsequent procedures, except when billing Medicare. Modifier 26 should be used if the physician only interprets the results and operates the equipment without performing the procedure itself.

Modifiers 26, 51, and others may be applicable depending on the specific circumstances of the procedure.

Medical necessity for 51741 must be supported by documentation that clearly justifies the need for complex uroflowmetry to evaluate a specific urological condition or symptom.Examples include urinary incontinence, BPH, neurogenic bladder, or other conditions affecting bladder emptying.

The physician or other qualified healthcare professional directly supervises the procedure, provides all necessary equipment and supplies, and interprets the results.

IMPORTANT:Do not report 51741 in conjunction with 0811T or 0812T.

In simple words: This procedure measures how fast you can empty your bladder using a special toilet that records the flow of urine. This helps doctors understand how well your bladder muscles and urethra are working.

This code represents a complex uroflowmetry procedure performed using calibrated electronic equipment.It measures the flow rate of urine, providing data on the combined activity of the detrusor muscle, bladder neck, and urethral function.

Example 1: A male patient presents with lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Complex uroflowmetry is performed to assess the degree of obstruction and help determine appropriate treatment., A female patient experiences stress urinary incontinence. Complex uroflowmetry is performed as part of a urodynamic study to evaluate urethral function and identify the cause of incontinence., A patient with a neurologic condition undergoes complex uroflowmetry to assess bladder and urethral function, helping to manage potential complications such as urinary retention or incontinence.

Documentation should include details about the patient's symptoms, the reason for the uroflowmetry, the equipment used, a graphical representation of the urine flow rate, and the physician's interpretation of the results. Any pre- and post-testing procedures should also be documented.

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