Wiki Urology coding

[imdiana2@live.com]

I have a question regarding CPT codes 50432 and 50435, can someone explain what the difference is between these 2 codes? Thanks

 

[syllingk]

50432 is for perc placement of nephrostomy tube with all the guidance and test and 50435 is for the removal of existing tube and insertion of a new tube per placement of nephrostomy tube with all the guidance and tests.

 

[imdiana2@live.com]

Thats what I thought but my manager was questioning so I just wanted to be sure. Thank you