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Ensure Accuracy With Concurrent Ureteroneocystostomy Services

Question: How should I code an extravesical ureteroneocystostomy the urologist performed laparoscopically with robotic assistance? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: First, you should determine whether the urologist performed a cystoscopy and placed a ureteral stent during the encounter. If the urologist did place a stent, you would report 50947 (Laparoscopy, surgical; ureteroneocystostomy with cystoscopy and ureteral stent placement). If they did not place [...]
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