CPT® 53665, Under Manipulation Procedures on the Urethra
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 53665 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Manipulation Procedures on the Urethra.
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Summary
The female urethral dilation CPT codes (53660–53665) involve the insertion of dilators, usually multiple dilators of progressively increasing size, to widen the urethra, and promote complete voiding of the bladder in patients with voiding problems. The physician may use a suppository or perform instillation of other medication to relieve a urethral stricture.
This procedure includes general or spinal anesthesia.
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