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Hello,
I was looking for some guidance regarding cpt code 74420- Urography, retrograde, with or without KUB. I have a provider i am auditing and they performed 52005-Cystourethroscopy, with ureteral catheterization, with or without irrigation, instillation, or ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic service and also provided interpretation and billed 74420-26 x 2 units. I have researched this and have not found much regarding the units. The MUE for this code is 2. Interpretation supports it was performed bilaterally , however the bilateral indicator for 74420 is "0". My question is since the code has an allowable MUE of 2 is it appropriate to bill the interpretation as 74420-26 x 2units when performed bilaterally? I have looked and looked and have been unsuccessful finding anything on this code relating to the allowable MUE.
Any input is greatly appreciated.
I was looking for some guidance regarding cpt code 74420- Urography, retrograde, with or without KUB. I have a provider i am auditing and they performed 52005-Cystourethroscopy, with ureteral catheterization, with or without irrigation, instillation, or ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic service and also provided interpretation and billed 74420-26 x 2 units. I have researched this and have not found much regarding the units. The MUE for this code is 2. Interpretation supports it was performed bilaterally , however the bilateral indicator for 74420 is "0". My question is since the code has an allowable MUE of 2 is it appropriate to bill the interpretation as 74420-26 x 2units when performed bilaterally? I have looked and looked and have been unsuccessful finding anything on this code relating to the allowable MUE.
Any input is greatly appreciated.