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Priya,CPC
the cystoscope was removed and a stortz injection scope was used for the macroplastique injection (which was the end goal here).
Am I able to code the diagnostic cystoscope 52351 and the injection scope 51715 with a 59?
I could not find instructions in the CPT code book. I would like to use the 59 but I suspect because the end goal was the macroplasticque injection and the diagnostic was a prerequisite to having it done I believe we may only code the 51715.
Please let me know what opinions are out there, thank you
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Here is a coding example that I need help with;
Location: back and shoulder
Back location injected: Bilateral lumbar
Shoulder injected: R periscapular
I’d code this as 20552, however the doctor wants it coded as 20553. I only see the back and the shoulder being injected, but he is going off bilateral when bilateral coding is not considered (modifier 50 not allowed). Would someone PLEASE clear up my confusion with TPI with the example above.
Thank you in advance,
Thanks Therese