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[AmeliaGonzalez]

How would you code:

1. Cystolitholapaxy of a distal coil of the right encrusted nephroureteral stent and right retrograde pyelogram with removal of nephroureteral catheter under fluoroscopic guidance.
52310/52317 - 74420

2. Left ureteral stent removal , retrograde pyleogram, and ureteroscopy with stone basket extraction.
52352/74420

 

[debbiesom]

#1 Not sure on the Cystolithlopaxy of stent. I would have to read the op report
For Removal of the NEPHROURETERAL stent 50389-RT includes fluoro

#2 codes are good if insurance pays for the 74420 (add 26 for the read only) If done in the OR you do not own the equipment.

Debbie, CPC, CUC