Wiki LFT Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy and double J stent

[carol52]

Hello I have a surgery for a LFT Ureteroscopy with a laser lithotripsy and a double J stent.
According to the Pervious KUB taken before surgery the stone was still present.
But when the Dr. performed the surgery there was no stone.
Can you bill the Initial surgery for the Ureteroscopy with a mod 52 for reduced service or
just the placement of the Double J stent which is all her did ?
Thanks,
Carol

 

[KaylaRieken]

Did the doctor perform a ureteroscopy and stent placement? Just didn't laser a stone? If so, 52351 & 52332.

 

[carol52]

Did the doctor perform a ureteroscopy and stent placement? Just didn't laser a stone? If so, 52351 & 52332.

yes, Dr. just performed a Ureteroscopy and the Stent...
Thanks for your response.

 

[liqgold2@aol.com]

I agree,
Michael A. Ferragamo MD, FACS, urologist and urology coding and reimbursement consultant

 

[Sandy Gray]

After coding urology for 13 yrs, I agree with 52351, 52332.