A patient underwent a cystourethroscopy with a pyeloscopy using lithotripsy to break up the ureteral calculus. An indwelling stent was also inserted during the same operative session on the same…

The correct answer is D. 52356. Cystourethroscopy: This is a procedure that involves the use of a cystoscope to look inside the urethra and bladder. Pyeloscopy: Involves the examination of the upper urinary tract, typically done through the Lithotripsy: A procedure that uses shock waves or a laser to break up…

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A patient underwent a cystourethroscopy with a pyeloscopy using lithotripsy to break up the ureteral calculus. An indwelling stent was also inserted during the same operative session on the same side. This service was performed in the outpatient hospital surgery center. What CPT® coding reported?

Options

A52352, 52332-51
B52325, 52332-51
C52353, 52332-51
D52356

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A
6% (2)
B
18% (6)
C
9% (3)
D
68% (23)

Explanation

Cystourethroscopy: This is a procedure that involves the use of a cystoscope to look inside the urethra and bladder. Pyeloscopy: Involves the examination of the upper urinary tract, typically done through the Lithotripsy: A procedure that uses shock waves or a laser to break up stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter. Indwelling stent insertion: A procedure to place a stent in the ureter to help urine flow from the kidney to the bladder. 52356: Cystourethroscopy with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy (ureteral catheterization and/or ureteral stent placement). The code 52356 includes all components mentioned: cystourethroscopy, pyeloscopy, lithotripsy, and stent insertion performed in the same operative session.

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#ureteroscopy#lithotripsy#stent insertion#bundled procedures

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