Urology Coding Alert
Reader Questions:
Focus in on ESWL, Stent Scenario
Published on Wed Nov 10, 2021
Question: My physician placed a stent prior to performing extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). After the lithotripsy resulted in near resolution of the stone, he decided to remove the stent. This was all done in the same operative session. Can I still bill 52332 or is there something that could be billed for that work? Or is it best to just not bill the stent placement/removal at all? AAPC Forum Subscriber Answer: In this case, the stent was used for drainage during the procedure and was part of the procedure itself included in the surgical package/management of the complete procedure not for possible obstruction after the case. So, you should not bill for it.
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