CPT^® 52352, Under Ureter and Pelvis Transurethral Surgical Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 52352 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 a 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 performs a ureteroscopy (inspection of the ureters) and/or a pyeloscopy (inspection of the renal pelvis). He finds a calculus (stone) and removes or manipulates its position so that it can pass on its own or reduce obstruction.

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stone procedures

[QUOTE="CX123, post: 511149, member: 164126"] I have a doctor that states you can charge the 52356 for lasering stone in the right kidney and 52352 for basketing a separate ureter stone. Bundling is... [ Read More ]

stone procedures

The second code should be 52352-XS-RT... [ Read More ]

stone procedures

I have a doctor that states you can charge the 52356 for lasering stone in the right kidney and 52352 for basketing a separate ureter stone. Bundling issues? 52356-RT 52352-59,RT... [ Read More ]

Is Kidney Flushing Considered Manipulation?

I would consider this stone manipulation and suggest the following billing; 52352 for the stone manipulation 52332 for the stent placement... [ Read More ]

Is Kidney Flushing Considered Manipulation?

Just curious if flushing the kidney is considered manipulation as described in 52352 or if my only choice here is 52351 along with 52332. Thank you!! POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: 1. Bilateral nonobstruct... [ Read More ]

left Semi-rigid ureteroscopy and stone extraction of left ureteral stone and Left flexible pyeloscopy with stone extraction of left renal stone

When you review this case scenario clinically it appears that the stone in the ureter was from a fragmnet of the renal stone that was fragmented by ESWL. that then passed into the ureter. The renal st... [ Read More ]

#52352, 52353, 52356 in a POS 11 Office Setting

Hello, Are the following CPT Codes - #[B]52352, 52353, 52356 [/B]able to be performed in a [B]POS 11 - Office Setting[/B]? In the past these were typically only performed in Hospital Outpatient or ASC... [ Read More ]

52352, 52353, 52356 and 52648

Hello, Are the following CPT Codes - #[B]52352, 52353, 52356 and 52648[/B] able to be performed in a [B]POS 11 - Office Setting[/B]? Any help on these codes would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dana... [ Read More ]

52352, 52353, 52356, and 52648 Performed in an Office Setting

Hello, Are the following CPT Codes - #[B]52352, 52353, 52356 and 52648[/B] reimbursable in a [B]POS 11 - Office Setting[/B]? Any help on these codes would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Dana... [ Read More ]

Rt ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, stone extraction Ureteral stone and Rt ureteroscopy laser lithotripsy, stone extraction of renal stones. placemen

This was what was sent to me from a manager where I work the last line listed below was from the Dr. the op note at the top is Verbatim CPT 52356 (Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyelos... [ Read More ]

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