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What is the difference between 52353- Cystourethroscopy with lithotripsy and /or pyeloscopy ( ureteral catheterization is included)
and 52356- cystourethroscopy with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy: with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent EG Gibbons or Double J type
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Carol
 
DUHHHH !!
Might help if I knew the definition between a Stent and a Catheter....
Sometimes its hard to get your brain going in a different direction...
Sorry for taking up your time....
C
 
You're not Duhh , Urologists use the term stent and catheter interchangeably.
 
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