CPT^® 50400, Under Repair Procedures on the Kidney

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 50400 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair Procedures on the Kidney.

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Summary

Pyeloplasty is a surgical procedure used to correct a blockage between the kidney and the ureter. The provider surgically reconstructs the area of obstruction between the ureteral opening into the renal pelvis.

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Compounded Drugs

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Lost --please help with CPTs

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Lost --please help with CPTs

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