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    Wiki Cystoscopy bladder biopsy (52204) insertion of left ureteral stent (52332)

    A cold cup biopsy forcep was used to biopsy the lesion on the left ureteral orifice. Pinpoint fulguration was also used for hemostasis. Due to fulgurating half of the ureteral orifice and biopsying it, the surgeon stated he was concerned about inflammation causing a left ureteral obstruction...
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    • 52204 52332 bladder biopsy stent placement
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    Wiki ERCP w/ stent removal and stent placement not in same areas

    I would like insight into how you would code the following stent removal not in the same area as subsequent placement(s) - 1 stent removed from biliary tree, 1 stent placed into left hepatic duct, 1 stent placed into right hepatic duct. One stent was removed from the biliary tree using a...
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