Surgery: Urinary System (December 2006)

December 2006 page 19a Special Issue 2006 Q&As: Surgery: Urinary System Question A physician performed a cystourethroscopy with treatment of ureteral stricture on the left side of the patient (CPT code 52341 ). During preparation for the procedure, the patient also complained of right flank pain in addition to the left flank concerns. A cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy for diagnostic purposes (CPT code 52351 ), was also performed in the right flank area during the same operative session. Would it be appropriate to report code 52351 in addition to CPT code 52341 ? AMA Comment Yes, both CPT codes 52341...

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Article Overview

This premium article explains a December 2006 CPT Assistant question and answer in the urinary system surgery category. It is aimed at coders and billers who need to understand how the article discusses same-session endoscopic urinary procedures, contralateral anatomy, and the use of a modifier in that context. The content is brief and focused on a single coding scenario rather than a broad policy update.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coding professionals recognize that the article is about reporting multiple urinary system procedures in one session when they involve different anatomy, and about the related modifier guidance discussed by CPT Assistant.

Article Sections

  1. December 2006 page 19a

    Introduces the CPT Assistant question-and-answer item and its urinary system surgery context.

  2. Question

    Presents the clinical and coding scenario that prompted the inquiry.

  3. AMA Comment

    Provides the official AMA response and related discussion of same-session reporting considerations.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s general focus within urinary system surgery coding
  • That the content is presented as a question-and-answer format
  • That modifier-related guidance is part of the discussion
  • That the scenario involves procedures performed on opposite sides of the body

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Urology practice staff

Codes Discussed

Modifiers Discussed


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