venetiaroy
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I am trying to brush back up on urology coding which I haven't done for 15 years. I'm working with a new young coder who isn't certified and has been coding (with the doctor's assistance) for only a few months. Will you please look at the (planned staged) procedures below, and tell me how you would code them? Thanks!
6/29 DOS: Cystoscopy, right retrograde pyelogram, right ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy of stone, basket extraction of stone, insertion of right 6x26 double J ureteral stent.
Same Patient/Next procedure:
8/2 DOS: Removal of stent (from prior procedure), Cystoscopy, right retrograde pyelogram, right ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy of stone, basket extraction of stone, insertion of right 6x26 double J ureteral stent.
Your input will be GREATLY appreciated!
6/29 DOS: Cystoscopy, right retrograde pyelogram, right ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy of stone, basket extraction of stone, insertion of right 6x26 double J ureteral stent.
Same Patient/Next procedure:
8/2 DOS: Removal of stent (from prior procedure), Cystoscopy, right retrograde pyelogram, right ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy of stone, basket extraction of stone, insertion of right 6x26 double J ureteral stent.
Your input will be GREATLY appreciated!