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Choose 50544 For a Robotic UPJ Obstruction Repair

Published on Mon Jan 16, 2012

Question:

How would I code a robotic ureteropelvic junction repair?

Florida Subscriber

Answer:

You should report CPT 50544 (Laparoscopy, surgical, pyeloplasty) for the robotic ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) repair.

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