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Use Modifier 59 to Report Separate Biopsy and Stent Placement Procedures

Published on Wed May 07, 2025

Question: A urologist used cold cup biopsy forceps to biopsy a lesion on the left ureteral orifice. Pinpoint fulguration was also used for hemostasis. Due to fulgurating half of the ureteral orifice and capturing a biopsy, the surgeon stated they were concerned about inflammation causing a left ureteral obstruction. They decided to place a 6 French wriggling stent over the [...]
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