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Avoid Common Stent Placement Errors to Sidestep Payer Scrutiny, Denials

Published on Thu Jul 13, 2023

One payer found a 59% error rate for 52332 — find out why. Your urologist may place a stent for a variety of reasons, but if the insurer doesn’t see the medical necessity in your documentation, you may be performing that procedure for free. Background: Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) CGS Medicare reviewed 108 claims for urinary stent placement [...]
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