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Code Choices for Cystoscopy and Transurethral Resection of a BNC Release

Published on Fri May 19, 2017

Question: How do I code a cystoscopy with BNC (bladder neck contracture) release, and what is the correct ICD-10 diagnosis? Illinois Subscriber Answer: You have two options for the procedure code: 52500 – Transurethral resection of bladder neck (separate procedure), a primary bladder neck contracture, and 52640 – Transurethral resection; of postoperative bladder neck contracture. The urologist’s documentation should point you to [...]
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