Surgery: Urinary System (Q&A) (March 2019)

March 2019 page 11 Surgery: Urinary System Question: What code is reported for a cystourethroscopy performed with a bupivacaine injection into the ureter prior to catheterization? Answer: Code 52005, Cystourethroscopy, with ureteral catheterization, with or without irrigation, instillation, or ureteropyelography, exclusive of radiologic service, should be reported, and the appropriate HCPCS code may be reported separately for the bupivacaine supply. Surgery: Urinary System. CPT® Assistant. 2019; March 2019 page 11 ...

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This short article presents a surgical urology coding question and answer from CPT Assistant, centered on how a urinary system procedure is reported when performed with an associated supply. It is relevant to coders, billing staff, and compliance teams looking for a quick clarification on CPT and HCPCS reporting in a urinary tract procedural context.

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  1. March 2019 page 11

    A brief Q&A from the March 2019 issue addressing urinary system surgery coding in a procedural context.

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