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Report Multiple Codes for Urethral Diverticulectomy With Cystectomy
Published on Thu Sep 14, 2017
Question: I'm coding for a urethral diverticulectomy, cystoprostatectomy, and colon conduit urinary diversion during the same encounter. The associated diagnoses are N32.1 (Vescicointestinal fistula), D41.4 (Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of bladder), and Z85.038 (Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of large intestine). What are the correct procedure codes? Minnesota Subscriber Answer: The correct procedure codes for the encounter you describe are: Code [...]