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Use Modifier 52 When a Catheter Is Present for a Urethrocystography

Published on Fri Jan 30, 2026

Question: I have a report of an encounter with a 68-year-old established patient. The patient presented for a voiding urethrocystography procedure, but they already had a catheter in place for their urinary incontinence. The physician used the catheter to administer the contrast materials into the bladder. What procedure codes should we report for this encounter? Florida Subscriber Answer: You will assign [...]
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