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The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 52352 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Ureter and Pelvis Transurethral Surgical Procedures.
3 sie 2018 · In this article are the CPT codes that refer to a ureteroscopy. Included are descriptions, medicare national payment amounts, status and global periods.
Summary. The provider performs a diagnostic cystourethroscopy, the inspection of the interior of the bladder, the urethra, prostatic urethra, and ureteric openings using a cystoscope passed through the urethra and into the bladder, and performs a ureteroscopy (inspection of the ureters) and/or a pyeloscopy (inspection of the renal pelvis).
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 52354 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Ureter and Pelvis Transurethral Surgical Procedures.
CPT code 52353 should be used when a cystourethroscopy procedure is performed, and it includes ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy, as well as lithotripsy. This code should not be reported with codes 52332 and 52356 when performed together on the same side.
CPT code 52344 should be used when a healthcare provider performs cystourethroscopy and ureteroscopy specifically for the treatment of a ureteral stricture. This code is appropriate when the provider uses methods such as balloon dilation, laser, electrocautery, or incision to address the stricture.
combine codes that are frequently reported together, bundled code 52356 was established to report cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type).
