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01-24-2011, 11:53 AM

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Straight Catheterization

Is there a code for a straight catheterization through a urostomy (stoma). Currently, we use 51701. Could 51703 be used for the catheterization through the stoma? The eg given says altered anatomy -- would the use of the urostomy be considered altered anatomy?

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