CPT^® 52332, Under Ureter and Pelvis Transurethral Surgical Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 52332 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 an indwelling stent into the ureter.

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At first I was thinking 51710 and 52332-50 but it seems like more work was involved to control the bleeding of the SP tube site. Thoughts? Thanks!! FINDINGS: Mildly brisk venous bleeding from granula... [ Read More ]

French Whistle Tip Ureteral Stent

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Is 52341 separately reportable with 52355?

I would suggest the following coding for this scenario: 52354 for biopsy and laser ablation of the ureteral mass, 52341-XU; ureteral dilation for a ureteral stricture, different technologies... [ Read More ]

Is 52341 separately reportable with 52355?

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stone procedures

You can. I would suggest the following coding for your clinical scenario: 52356-RT for the renal stone, dx. N20.0 52332-XS-RT for the stone in the epsilateral ureter, dx. N20.1, considered by ... [ Read More ]

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Bladder Biopsy/Fulguration

Hi! This patient underwent a repeat bladder biopsy due to abnormal scans, my question is whether the fulguration is billable in this case? It seems to me like the biopsy site was fulgurated for hemost... [ Read More ]

PCNL with New Access?

I would suggest the following coding fopr your clinical scenario: 50081-LT 50432-LT for renal access and for nephrostomy tube placement 52332-RT for the contralatweral JJ stent placement ... [ Read More ]

PCNL with New Access?

Hi! I'd like a second opinion on how I've coded this procedure. Thanks! 50081-LT 50432-52-LT 52332-50 52005 74420-26 Indication for operation: Bilateral staghorn calculus. Plan for staged bilateral ... [ Read More ]

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