Wiki help with laser lithotripy and stone basket removal

[CCANTER]

So I am needing help with how to code this scenario please

do I do
52356-50 OR RT?
52352-LT-59

52356-RT
52352-LT
52332-LT

thank you

PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Bilateral nephrolithiasis.
POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Bilateral nephrolithiasis.

OPERATION:
1. Cystoscopy.
2. Bilateral ureteroscopy.
3. Right laser lithotripsy.
4. Bilateral stone basketing.
5. Bilateral stent insertion.
6. Removal of indwelling right ureteral stent.

 

[thomas7331]

I agree with your second choice - code each side separately. Since the lithotripsy is unilateral it would not be correct to use the 50 modifier.

 

[KaylaRieken]

Agree with second choice also.