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CPT® 51610, Under Introduction Procedures on the Bladder

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 51610 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction Procedures on the Bladder.

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In this procedure, the provider inserts a catheter through the urethra and injects contrast material into the urethra. The provider then follows the flow of the urine backward to the bladder for urethrocystography, an X–ray examination of the urethra and bladder using contrast medium. He performs this examination to identify and diagnose abnormalities in the bladder and or lower urinary tract.

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52000 & 51610
I billed 52000 and 51610.51. I got denied the 52000 saying it is considered to be part of the payment for another service on the same day. Patient has Aetna insurance. I looked it up in the CCI edits,... [ Read More ]
Urology help needed-
This is NOT a test question..this is an actual procedure note I am struggling with and getting mixed answers so wanted to see if anyone on the forum could help me out. (done in oupt hospital) I am t... [ Read More ]
Cystogram under fluoroscopy
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New to Urology Billing
[b]Reply[/b] The cystoureteroscopy is included in the lithotripsy (52353), the code for your stents would be (52332-59), and they can be billed bilaterally if both sides were done. Don't bill for the... [ Read More ]
52005 vs 52310
I would code that scenario as follows 52310 51610 74420-26... [ Read More ]
Vcug
Hi, VOIDING CYSTOURETHROGRAM: HISTORY: Pyelonephritis. A preliminary scout film of the abdomen was unremarkable. The examination was performed with contrast administered retrogradely via a urinary... [ Read More ]
Retrograde urethrogram
[QUOTE="kbazarte@yahoo.com, post: 138732, member: 110944"]I could not locate the code 52776 in my CPT book or the 3M coder. I would use 51610 and the S & I code 74450. I do not feel that mod 52 is n... [ Read More ]
Retrograde urethrogram
I could not locate the code 52776 in my CPT book or the 3M coder. I would use 51610 and the S & I code 74450. I do not feel that mod 52 is necessary because the code is for evaluating the urethra, w... [ Read More ]
Retrograde urethrogram
I am hoping I am posting in the correct area but I was wondering if someone could help me code this I am looking at code 51610 or 52776. would I use both 76 and 52 modifiers? Thank you for any help ... [ Read More ]
Urology Procedure Coding Help Please
I need help in determining what CPT codes to assign for the procedure below. Can I give the urologist's 52276 for the cystourethroscopy with direct vision internal urethrotomy, 51610 for the injectio... [ Read More ]
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