Reader Question:
Washing Means Biopsy When It Comes to Cystourethroscopy
Published on Wed Nov 15, 2023
Question: I’m currently processing a surgical report that includes a right ureteroscopy, which I understand should be coded as 52351. The report also details a right renal pelvic brushing/washing for cytology and a basket extraction of clotted tissue from the right renal pelvis. How should I code these supplementary procedures? Virginia Subscriber Answer: While code 52351 (Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; diagnostic) [...]