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[RebeccaB]

Procedure-open radical cystectomy with ileal conduit and excision of obturator nodes..does 51595 still apply ?

Any help appreciated

Thanks
Rebecca

 

[debbiesom]

Yes 51595

Debbie Sommers CPC, CUC

 

[RebeccaB]

Thank you..I wasn't sure because the code description says removal of external iliac,hypogastric & obturator nodes and the pathology report I have states only the obturator nodes excised..don't know enough about nodes

Thanks so much

Rebecca