Can 52310 be billed bilaterally?
Unfortunately, Medicare has also determined that code 52310 cannot be reported for bilateral services.
What is the CPT code 52310?
CPT® 52310, Under Urethra and Bladder Transurethral Surgical Procedures. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 52310 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Urethra and Bladder Transurethral Surgical Procedures.
What is procedure code 52356?
Code 52356 (cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent [eg, Gibbons or double-J type]) includes the performance of lithotripsy and the insertion of the indwelling stent on the same side.
Can CPT 52351 be billed bilaterally?
Since Medicare does not allow bilateral billing for 52351 the use of -LT and -RT modifiers is inappropriate as is the use of modifier -50.
What is the CPT code for cystourethroscopy with transurethral resection?
52234
52224 in category: Urethra and Bladder Transurethral Surgical Procedures. 52234 in category: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration and/or resection.
What is a bilateral retrograde pyelogram?
A retrograde pyelogram is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at your bladder, ureters, and kidneys. The ureters are the long tubes that connect your kidneys to your bladder. This test is usually done during a test called cystoscopy. It uses an endoscope, which is a long, flexible, lighted tube.
Is CPT 52356 bilateral?
For example, if a patient is found on imaging to have a stone in both the left and right ureter, a CPT 52356 – Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent may be performed and reimbursed when being performed bilaterally.
What is the ICD 10 code for hydronephrosis?
Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction N13. 2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.