Urology Coding Alert
Anatomy Basics:
Picture Urologic Anatomy for Better Coding
Published on Tue May 14, 2013
As a urology coder, you know that urologic radiology focuses on the urinary system. Major components include the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. In normal anatomy, a patient has both a left kidney and a right kidney. Each kidney is connected to the urinary bladder by a ureter. The urethra then functions to carry urine from the bladder to the exterior of the body.
Knowing which parts of that anatomy your urologist is focusing on will lead you to the proper radiology code for his services. If you’re new to urology coding, reference to Figures 1 and 2 to help you learn the areas you’ll see mentioned in the provider’s documentation.
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