trarut
True Blue
Non-urology coder here
We have a Gyn Onc who has a patient coming in for what they are calling a post-void residual and I can't figure out what code we would use.
Procedure as described to me: We will instill XX cc's fluid into the bladder, have the patient void and measure the output to determine the volume retained in order to determine whether to discontinue the patient's catheter.
There will be no ultrasound or other imaging performed so I have ruled out 51798. Would it be reasonable to use 51736?
I'm completely lost!
Tracy
Procedure as described to me: We will instill XX cc's fluid into the bladder, have the patient void and measure the output to determine the volume retained in order to determine whether to discontinue the patient's catheter.
There will be no ultrasound or other imaging performed so I have ruled out 51798. Would it be reasonable to use 51736?
I'm completely lost!
Tracy