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I am being trained as an interventional radiology coder and I have a question.
I have a case that states: Preliminary film demonstrates placement of a left nephorostomy catheter. Catheter remains in satisfactory position. Contrast was injeted through this catheter and nephrostogram was performed. Demonstrated obstruction of the distal left ureter.
I chose to code this as 50394, 74425 but my trainer says we can't bill because the doctor didn't mention the kidneys but in reading the verbage on these codes I think we should be able to bill.
Any help is appreciated!!
Thanks,
Sue
I have a case that states: Preliminary film demonstrates placement of a left nephorostomy catheter. Catheter remains in satisfactory position. Contrast was injeted through this catheter and nephrostogram was performed. Demonstrated obstruction of the distal left ureter.
I chose to code this as 50394, 74425 but my trainer says we can't bill because the doctor didn't mention the kidneys but in reading the verbage on these codes I think we should be able to bill.
Any help is appreciated!!
Thanks,
Sue