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Is is proper to code both 52332 insertion of indwelling stent 592.1 with 52310 996.30 for a case were the left ureteral stent migrated and the stent was removed and replaced in an ASC?

CCI edit book indicates they can't be coded together, but I have a training manual that indicates it should be coded as 52332 592.1
52310-51 996.30

Any opinions????????

Thanks!
 
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ncantello said:
Is is proper to code both 52332 insertion of indwelling stent 592.1 with 52310 996.30 for a case were the left ureteral stent migrated and the stent was removed and replaced in an ASC?

CCI edit book indicates they can't be coded together, but I have a training manual that indicates it should be coded as 52332 592.1
52310-51 996.30

Any opinions????????

Thanks!
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Have you looked at 50382-50386 these are the removal and replacement codes. See if any of these will help you?
 
What about using modifier 58 on the removal code (52310)? I do not often have to code with modifiers, but mod. 58 is for a related procedure/service by the same physician during the postoperative period.
 
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