American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certification Practice Exam

What is the correct ICD-9-CM procedure code for cystoscopy with biopsy?

1. 57.34

2. 57.32, 57.33

3. 57.33

4. 57.39

The correct answer is: 57.33

The appropriate ICD-9-CM procedure code for cystoscopy with biopsy is 57.33. This code specifically denotes a cystoscopy procedure where a biopsy is performed, which aligns with the description of the procedure. Cystoscopy is a diagnostic procedure allowing the physician to visualize the bladder and urethra, and if a biopsy is conducted during this procedure, it needs to be accurately captured in the coding. The code 57.34 refers to cystoscopy with diathermy, which is not applicable to the general interpretation of cystoscopy with biopsy. The codes 57.32 and 57.33 combined would indicate cystoscopy with both biopsy and another specific procedure, but the correct and singularly defined code for cystoscopy with biopsy alone is 57.33. Meanwhile, 57.39 refers to other cystoscopy procedures not specifically defined, thus it is not suitable for this particular scenario of biopsy.