52300 or No 52300 For Ureterocele?

Question: My urologist performed a cystoscopy, transurethral incision of an orthotopic ureterocele, ureteroscopy, and a double J stent placement. I have drawn a blank on how to report the ureterocele incision. Here is the doctor’s note: “A 24 resec...

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Surgery Coding Challenge: Keep Flaps Straight for Proper Code Selection

Discover why coding a myofascial flap twice is a big mistake.

Question: Our surgeon performs an abdominal closure using left and right myofascial advancement flaps. I believe we should code one unit of 15734 because flap codes refer to the...

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