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Laparoscopic Bladder Removal + Open Ileal Loop

Published on Mon Jun 11, 2018

Question: Two urologists worked on a case, but neither was present for the other physician’s part of the surgery. Doctor 1 completed a laparoscopic bladder removal, then Doctor 2 performed an open ileal loop. They were both primary surgeons on the total case but performed distinct parts of the entire procedure. How should I code their work? Nevada Subscriber Answer: [...]
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