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Spinal Manometer Makes a Difference with 51725

Published on Mon Aug 12, 2013

Question: Can you use the code 51725 when the urologist uses an asepto syringe, not a commercially sold manometer device?
Codify Member Answer: No, you cannot use 51725 (Simple cystometrogram [CMG] [eg, spinal manometer]) for the procedure you describe.

Code 51725 describes a simple CMG that uses a spinal manometer [...]
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