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12. A patient presents with an abdominal mass and is diagnosed with a bladder tumor. The surgeon performs a cystourethroscopy with fulguration and resects an 8cm tumor. During this surgical session, the physician also performs a cystourethroscopy with the insertion of an indwelling urethral stent. How should these services be reported? 13. Mr. Brown was admitted to the hospital and had a combined right and retrograde left heart catheterization. The operative session included injection procedures for a left ventricular angiography, aortography, and selective opacification of two aortocoronary bypass grafts. Imaging, supervision, interpretation, and generation of a report were also performed. A single physician provided all of these services. How should the physician's professional services be reported?

Answer 1

The answer is given below  

Question no 12 - 52240,52332 with appendix 51

52240- Cystourethroscopy with fulgaration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and or resection of large bladder tumor.

52332 - Cystourethroscopy with insertion of indwelling ureterlal stent .

Modifier 51 -The additional procedures or  services is identified by modifier 51 to the additional procedure.