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Launch Into These Laparoscopic Nephrectomy Codes

Published on Tue Mar 12, 2024

Question: The urologist positioned the patient prone, sterilized and draped the site, and under general anesthesia, made four incisions below the rib cage. A laparoscope and trocars were inserted for viewing and instrument access. The right kidney, along with part of the ureter, was excised and removed. How should I code this? Georgia Subscriber Answer: You should report 50546 (Laparoscopy, surgical; nephrectomy, [...]
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