Urology Coding Alert
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Turn to 38765 for Lymph Node Dissection
Published on Sun Jun 13, 2010
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Urology Coding Alert
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Select Between 2 Looposcopy and Stent Removal Options
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Turn to 38765 for Lymph Node Dissection
Question: My urologist performed a deep inguinal lymph node dissection. I can only find codes [...] - Reader Questions:
Tap 59 for 50650 With 50548
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Tackle Post-Op Biopsy Complication With Modifier 52
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Rule Out Coding Without Face-to-Face Encounter
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Robot-Assisted Lap Fistula Repairs
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