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hwilcox07

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Physician performed bilateral nephrostograms with attempted but unsuccessful bilateral ureteral stent placements and then replacement of bilateral percutaneous nephrostomy tubes. Should I code the attempted stent placements with a modifier or only code the nephrostograms and tube replacements? Thanks!!
 
hwilcox said:
Physician performed bilateral nephrostograms with attempted but unsuccessful bilateral ureteral stent placements and then replacement of bilateral percutaneous nephrostomy tubes. Should I code the attempted stent placements with a modifier or only code the nephrostograms and tube replacements? Thanks!!
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If the nephrostograms are full and complete, not just the tubes injected, then bill for the nephrostogram. Otherwise code for the exchange only.
HTH,
Jim Pawloski, CIRCC
 
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