CPT^® 50948, Under Laparoscopic Procedures on the Ureter

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 50948 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Laparoscopic Procedures on the Ureter.

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The provider reimplants the ureter into the bladder using a laparoscopic approach to treat ureteral injury, stricture, and/or obstruction.

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