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Double-J Ureteral Stent Placement (Dilation)
A patient had a renal ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) scan that showed a large obstructing stone in the right upper ureter associated with hydronephrosis. The patient agreed to undergo cystoscopy with double-J ureteral stent placement. Rigid cystoscopy was performed, and a ureteral catheter was passed inside the ureteral orifice. Multiple attempts to pass the wire through the catheter were unsuccessful due to the ureter being kinked and tortuous just before the stone. After further attempts, a Teflon wire was placed within the collecting system and a hydronephrotic drip was observed through the catheter. A 6-French x 24 cm double-J stent was passed over the wire into the renal pelvis with the distal curl in the bladder. What is the correct ICD-10-PCS code for the insertion of a double-J stent? ...
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Article Overview
This article presents a urologic procedure scenario involving ureteral stent placement and discusses its ICD-10-PCS coding context. It is relevant to readers reviewing how procedural circumstances are addressed in a coding case.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights a coding question that can arise when a ureteral stent is placed as part of care for an obstructing stone.
What You Will Learn
- The clinical context presented for ureteral stent placement
- The ICD-10-PCS coding topic addressed in the case
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Urology coding professionals
- Health information management professionals
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