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If a patient has a procedure(CPT 50800) done which has a 90 day global and the patient comes back within that 90 day global to have a stent removed(CPT 52310), can you bill for the stent removal?
I am new to Urology and I have been told it is normal practice to do this. Please advise.

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I never billed Urology procedures, but I would say it should not be a problem to bill 52310-58, unless 50800 already includes a payment for Stent removal.
 
I believe if the stent WAS NOT placed during surgery you can bill this service. Try using modifier 79 - "Unrelated procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period."

Hope this helps.
 
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