Urology Coding and Reimbursement Podcast
Urology Coding and Reimbursement Podcast
Latest Episodes
UCR 288: New Technology in Urology – Don’t Let Reimbursement Be an Afterthought
May 8, 2026In this episode, Scott, Mark, and Dr. Ray Painter discuss the growing wave of innovation in urology and why reimbursement strategy must be part of the conversation from day one. Ahead of the AUA Innovation Nexus...
UCR 287: Stent Removal & Replacement Codes and Bladder Cancer Maintenance ICD-10 Codes
May 1, 2026In this episode, Scott, Mark, and Dr. Ray Painter break down key differences between ureteral stent removal and replacement codes—50385, 50387, and 50688—highlighting how anatomy, access (internal vs. external),...
UCR 286: C9761 Clarified – What Actually Qualifies and What’s at Risk
April 24, 2026In this episode, Scott, Mark, and Dr. Ray Painter break down the latest guidance on HCPCS code C9761 and the growing confusion around what qualifies for payment under this new technology APC. They walk throug...
UCR 285: Bringing More Complex Procedures Into the Office – Is It Worth It?
April 17, 2026In this episode, Scott, Mark, and Dr. John Lin tackle a deceptively simple question: does it make sense to perform more complex procedures—like Optilume and other minimally invasive treatments—in the office s...
UCR 284: UTI PCR Under Fire – OIG Scrutiny, Denials, and What to Do Next
April 10, 2026 In this episode, Scott and Mark Painter break down the rapidly evolving and increasingly uncertain landscape surrounding UTI PCR testing, following heightened scrutiny from the OIG and a surge in payer denials—particu...