CPT^® 52320, Under Ureter and Pelvis Transurethral Surgical Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 52320 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Ureter and Pelvis Transurethral Surgical Procedures.

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The provider performs cystourethroscopy, the inspection of the interior of the bladder, the urethra, prostatic urethra, and ureteric openings using a cystoscope passed through the urethra and into the bladder, and also inserts the catheter into the ureter and removes a stone from the ureter.

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2 Ureters on one side Stone extraction...Help!

Hi, I have a pt that has 2 ureters (duplicated collecting system) on the right side. The dr is doing a stone extraction in both ureters on the same side. I am not sure if I should use a 50 mod because... [ Read More ]

Incision of Rt ureteral orifice and stone extraction.

I would suggest the following coding for your clinical scenario: 52320 for the cystoscopy and extraction of the stone 52290 for the incision of the stenotic ureteral meatus/orifice... [ Read More ]

Procedure ?

I found a great reference about this topic from the AUA. Here is what they say about endoscopies into the pouch for a urinary diversion procedure: [SIZE=5][B] Another patient had a cystectomy with a ... [ Read More ]

Help with Cystourethroscopy coding

My CPT's a little rusty, but from the looks of it, 52320 extends through the urethra to the bladder, while with 52352 they continue past the bladder into the ureter to as far as the renal pelvis.... [ Read More ]

52320 and 52325

That's correct the fragmentation includes the removal. 52320 is used when its small enough to be removed without fragmenting it first.... [ Read More ]

52320 and 52325

Can you code 52320 and 52325 if performed on the same Ureter? I'm stumped on this one. Our doctor will use a laser to fragment a stone then remove it. Thank You in advance!:confused:... [ Read More ]

52353 and 52352 together?

NCCI Manual currently states [QUOTE]CPT code 52332 (Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent) describes insertion of a self-retaining indwelling stent during cystourethroscopy w... [ Read More ]

Help with Cystourethroscopy coding

Can someone please explain the differences in CPT 52320 and 52352 please and thank you in advance.... [ Read More ]

Endoscopy via ileal loop

I am a little confused on what CPT code to use for this. 44380 is what I have used in the past, but then I was looking on the AUA website and this is one it said: Q. A patient who had a cystectomy... [ Read More ]

Need help with op note

You should report it to 52310 for removal of stone from the bladder, CPT code 52320 is used to report removal of ureteral stone which is not the case here. Also, after reading the body of the report,... [ Read More ]

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