Discuss bladder control with your patients

Patients may not volunteer information about bladder control problems, so be sure to ask them about this during their yearly exams. Initial discussions related to bladder control should seek to increase recognition of the condition and address the misconception that it is an inevitable consequence of aging for which little or nothing can be done. Patients with urinary incontinence should undergo a basic evaluation that includes a history, physical examination, measurement of post-void residual volume and urinalysis. In addition to coding for the services relating to evaluation and treatment, you can report the informational CPT code 1090F (presence or absence of urinary stress incontinence assessed) to identify that you conducted this assessment.

Topics: Preventive care