A 65-year-old male patient undergoes a transurethral resection of the prostate gland with vasectomy; what code should be reported?

The procedure performed in this scenario is a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) accompanied by a vasectomy. In the context of CPT codes, the coding for such combined procedures is more specific.

The correct CPT code for reporting a transurethral resection of the prostate with vasectomy is 52601. This code specifically denotes a transurethral resection, in which part of the prostate is removed to relieve urinary obstruction, while also indicating that it is being performed in conjunction with a vasectomy.

CPT coding emphasizes specificity and accuracy in reporting procedures. When multiple procedures are performed during the same operative session, documentation is required to justify the use of codes that represent each procedure. Therefore, the selection of code 52601 reflects the combination of the TURP and vasectomy, providing an accurate representation of the surgical services rendered.

The other options do not correctly encompass both components of the procedure. Each of them represents variations of procedures related to the prostate but without indicating the combination with a vasectomy or inaccurately describes the procedure, hence making them unsuitable in this context.