Can 52354 and 52332 be billed together?
For example, CPT® code 52332 can be billed in addition to CPT® codes 52320-23440, 52334-52352, 52354, 52355 (consider appending modifier 51 if needed). For bilateral insertion of ureteral stents, append modifier 50. CPT® code 52332 is included in CPT® code 52356 and should not be reported separately.
Can 52352 and 52353 be billed together?
Per their recommendation, you can bill a 52353 and a 52352 on the same side, if done in separate structures to separate stones. For example, the provider does lithotripsy and basket removal of pieces of the stone in the kidney, and then also removes a separate stone in the ureter.
Does 52332 require a modifier?
It is appropriate to bill the CPT® code 52332 with modifier -50 Bilateral Procedure, to indicate the procedure was done bilaterally.
Does CPT 52332 include retrograde pyelogram?
For retrograde pyelogram, we use CPT 52005 which is also bundled with CPT 52332.
Are kidney stents painful?
Stents can cause discomfort and pain in the bladder, kidneys, groin, urethra and the genitals. The discomfort or pain may be more noticeable after physical activity and passing urine. Taking regular painkillers, such as paracetamol, should ease the discomfort.
Is the CPT code 52356 for lithotripsy reimbursable?
CPT code 52356 (cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent) is not reimbursable with CPT codes 52332 and 52353 when performed together on the same side.
Can You Bill a 52353 and 52352 together?
Our office follows AUA coding guidelines. Per their recommendation, you can bill a 52353 and a 52352 on the same side, if done in separate structures to separate stones. For example, the provider does lithotripsy and basket removal of pieces of the stone in the kidney, and then also removes a separate stone in the ureter.
What is the 79 modifier in CPT 52332?
79 Modifier is additional surgery (CPT 52332) unrelated to the original surgery (50590). Example 50590 was done on the right side then bill with 52332 for the left side: 52332 then modifier 79 and LT. Remember 58, 78, and 79 modifier would be the first modifier then followed by the RT or LT modifier.
What does 52356 stand for in medical category?
From the operative note provided here, it appears that this is 52356 (lithotripsy with insertion of an indwelling ureteral stent). The provider breaks up the stone with lithotripsy, and then uses the basket to remove those pieces and places an indwelling ureteral stent.
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