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2 Instillations, 1 Encounter

Published on Tue Feb 17, 2015

Question: Can we bill two instillation codes in a scenario with the following documentation: "Heparin Instillation: Heparin Instillation Patient was prepped using a solution of lidocaine, DMSO, Sodium bicarbonate gel at the urethral meatus and suprapubic heat prior to the procedure. Betadine prep was performed followed by insertion of an 8 French pediatric catheter without incident. A combination of the medications [...]
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