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Figure Out This French Whistle Tip Stent Scenario

Published on Mon Feb 10, 2025

Question: My urologist says he put in ureteral stents for another physician during a diverticulitis surgery. The physician stated these were French whistle tip stents. Am I correct in my understanding that these are not indwelling ureteral stents and should be reported as 52005 (Cystourethroscopy, with ureteral catheterization, with or without irrigation, instillation, or ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic service) and should [...]
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