CPT^® 50570, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Kidney

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 50570 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy Procedures on the Kidney.

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Summary

The provider inserts an endoscope after creating an opening between the collecting system of the kidney and the exterior of the body or between the renal pelvis and the exterior of the body. She examines the kidney, renal pelvis, and ureter.

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Surgery ?

Thank you SO much for your response! I should have put what I thought. I am so sorry. This is what I am thinking. 1. 50081 2. 50580 3. 50570 4. 50389 N20.0 (fingers crossed) :)... [ Read More ]

Surgery cancelled, IV started

If a patient comes in for an ESWL and has respiratory difficulty, therefore cancelling the ESWL but first has an IV line inserted--Is this how you would code the case--50570-73 or 74 modifier, 36410 (... [ Read More ]

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