Insertion of an indwelling stent (52332) should always be charged in addition to a ureteroscopy (52351-52354) by adding the 59 modifier. The retrograde (52005) is a little trickier. If this is a diagnostic retrograde, then it should be charged in addition to the other two codes.
What is CPT code 52281?
Urethra and Bladder Transurethral Surgical Procedures
CPT® 52281, Under Urethra and Bladder Transurethral Surgical Procedures. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 52281 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Urethra and Bladder Transurethral Surgical Procedures.
Does CPT code 52310 require a modifier?
If appropriate, insert a urinary catheter for postoperative drainage.” Due to this wording, CPT code 52310 would be billed once even for bilateral ureteral stent removal, and no modifier should be used in an attempt to bypass the edit.
Can CPT code 50590 and 52005 be billed together?
Yes, on the CCI it has a “1”, you can bypass with a ’59’ modifier IF you have enough documentation to support the procedure.
Can CPT code 52005 be billed with modifier 50?
The AMA’s guidelines allow for reporting of modifier -50 with code 52005.
What is the CPT code for ureteral stent removal?
The removal and replacement of an externally accessible ureteral stent (such as an ileal conduit stent) is captured using CPT 50688. Table 2 Other Selected Percutaneous Renal Drainage CPT Codes With Work RVU and Coding Instructions
What is the CPT code for ileostomy revision?
CPT Codes (Alphabetical) Procedure CPT Code Ileal Loop continent diversion 50825 Ileostomy revision Ileal Ureter 44312 50840 Ileovesicostomy 51960 Insertion of artificial sphincter 53445
What is the CPT code for ureteral embolization?
If a duplicated collecting system (e.g., bilateral ureters, duplicated ureters) is also biopsied, report +50606 a second time for the separate procedure. +50705 describes ureteral embolization and is usually performed to treat a fistula or urinary leak due to an invasive malignancy.
What is the CPT code for interstitial device placement?
CPT code 55876 Placement of interstitial device (s) for radiation therapy guidance (eg, fiducial markers, dosimeter), prostate (via needle, any approach), single or multiple (Report supply of device separately) CPT code 52287 Cystourethroscopy, with injection (s) for chemodenervation of the bladder
