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Steer to Unlisted-Procedure Code for Stomal Stenosis

Published on Sun Jul 24, 2005

Question: Is the correct code for stomal stenosis dilation the unlisted-procedure code 53899, or should I bundle the procedure into the office visit?


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Answer: If the urologist provides an E/M service as well as the dilation of the stomal stenosis, just code the E/M service alone - do not report 53899 (Unlisted procedure, urinary system).

However, if the visit only encompassed the dilation of the stomal stenosis, report the unlisted-procedure code for intestine, 44799 (Unlisted procedure, intestine).

Regardless of the procedure code, you should report 997.5 (Urinary complications) as the primary diagnosis code; you may report V55.8 (Attention to other specified artificial opening) or V44.8 (Other artificial opening status) as secondary diagnoses.
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