Can 52352 and 52353 be billed together?

Per their recommendation, you can bill a 52353 and a 52352 on the same side, if done in separate structures to separate stones. For example, the provider does lithotripsy and basket removal of pieces of the stone in the kidney, and then also removes a separate stone in the ureter.

Can 52356 and 52352 be billed together?

CPT 52356 (Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent [eg, Gibbons or double-J type]) includes the following parenthetical in the CPT code book: “(Do not report 52356 in conjunction with 52332, 52353 when performed together on the same side) …

What is the CPT code 52352?

52352. Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with removal or manipulation of. calculus (ureteral catheterization is included)

Can CPT 52332 and 52005 be billed together?

It follows that when CPT® code 52332 is reported with any of the codes in this family (52320-52355) it is being used to report insertion of an indwelling stent, and not a temporary ureteral catheter (52005). It would be expected that the operative procedure note would reflect the appropriate procedures performed.

What is the difference between ureteroscopy and cystoscopy?

During a cystoscopy, a cystoscope is inserted through the urethra into the bladder. During a ureteroscopy, the urologist will focus on viewing the ureter and lining of the kidney, known as the renal pelvis.

Can 52352 and 52332 be billed together?

For example, CPT® code 52332 can be billed in addition to CPT® codes 52320-23440, 52334-52352, 52354, 52355 (consider appending modifier 51 if needed).

What is the CPT code for cystoscopy?

You would use CPT code 52000 cystourethroscopy.

Can you code 52332 and 52352 together?

Note: CPT® code 52332 can be billed in addition to other procedure unless the placement of the stent is bundled to another procedure. For example, CPT® code 52332 can be billed in addition to CPT® codes 52320-23440, 52334-52352, 52354, 52355 (consider appending modifier 51 if needed).

Can CPT code 52005 be billed with modifier 50?

The AMA’s guidelines allow for reporting of modifier -50 with code 52005.

What is the CPT code for ureteroscopy?

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.

Is ureteroscopy a major surgery?

Ureteroscopy is a minimally invasive method to treat kidney stones as well as stones located in the ureter. It is performed in the operating room with general or spinal anesthesia, and is typically an out-patient procedure (you go home the same day).

Can you have a stent put in your kidney?

Blocked kidney(s) require ureteral stent placement. A ureteral stent is a thin tube that’s placed in your ureter to help drain urine from your kidney (see Figure 1). One end of the tube is inside your kidney and the other end is in your bladder. Ureteral stents can be used for several weeks, months, or years.

Can CPT code 52332 be billed in addition to other procedures?

Is there a CCI edit between code 52356 and 52352?

There is CCI edit between codes 52356 and 52352. So you cannot report column 2 code 52352 with 52356 since basket removal was performed for the same stone for which lithotripsy was performed. Please feel free to write if you have any concern or questions.

What is the CPT code for ureteroscopy 52320?

Whereas in CPT code 52320 there is almost same procedure with exception of uretoscopy, which is also done in your case. So, it is appropriate to bill 52356-LT and 52352-59,LT. Additionally, what is the CPT code for Ureteroscopy?

Can I Bill a 52352 for basket removal?

If the basket removal is of pieces of the stone that he just broke up, then you cannot bill for the basket removal. Our office follows AUA coding guidelines. Per their recommendation, you can bill a 52353 and a 52352 on the same side, if done in separate structures to separate stones.