amanda19791
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Procedure:
Assessment of the bladder revealed that it was remarkably distended despite having a urinary catheter in place. Therefore, a suprapubic catheter was placed. Through a small incision in the midline just above the pubic bone, the bladder was entered with cautery. A Cook silicone catheter was inserted and the balloon was filled with 1.5ml water. A large amount of urine had been released upon entering the bladder, but there was still urine in the catheter. This was secured to the skin with 4-0 Ethibond sutures. The fascia of the primary incision was closed in one layer with a running 4-0 PDS suture. The skin was re-approximated loosely over Xeroform wicks with simple interrupted 5-0 Vicryl sutures. Tegaderm was used to cover the suprapubic cath
Drains:
6Fr Cook silicone Foley catheter was used for a suprapubic drain and placed to gravity.
Dx:
Urinary retention
Code used by the provider: C2627; but I think the code should be used 51102.
Any opinions would be greatly helpful
Assessment of the bladder revealed that it was remarkably distended despite having a urinary catheter in place. Therefore, a suprapubic catheter was placed. Through a small incision in the midline just above the pubic bone, the bladder was entered with cautery. A Cook silicone catheter was inserted and the balloon was filled with 1.5ml water. A large amount of urine had been released upon entering the bladder, but there was still urine in the catheter. This was secured to the skin with 4-0 Ethibond sutures. The fascia of the primary incision was closed in one layer with a running 4-0 PDS suture. The skin was re-approximated loosely over Xeroform wicks with simple interrupted 5-0 Vicryl sutures. Tegaderm was used to cover the suprapubic cath
Drains:
6Fr Cook silicone Foley catheter was used for a suprapubic drain and placed to gravity.
Dx:
Urinary retention
Code used by the provider: C2627; but I think the code should be used 51102.
Any opinions would be greatly helpful