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Cysto Code 52287 Anesthesia Crosswalk

Published on Thu Jan 12, 2017

Question: What anesthesia code would you use when billing for services during 52287? Nebraska Subscriber Answer: In most circumstances, the anesthesia is considered included in cystourethroscopy procedure 52287 (Cystourethroscopy, with injection[s] for chemodenervation of the bladder). However, if the urologist makes arrangements for an anesthesiologist to administer anesthesia during the procedure, submit 00910 (Anesthesia for transurethral procedures [including urethrocystoscopy]; not otherwise specified), [...]
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