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Focus on Correct Option for Bladder Neck Incision

Published on Fri Sep 10, 2021

Question: Would an incision of a bladder neck contracture be coded as 52276 or 52214? According to the op note, “After cystoscopy, a 1000 micron holmium fiber was introduced, and the bladder neck contracture was incised.” AAPC Forum Member Answer: The best code for a laser incision of the bladder neck would be 52214 (Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or [...]
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