Question

what are the CPT codes

1. A physician performs cystourethroscopic removal of ureteral calculus. How should this be reported? 2. In order to complete the above procedure, the physician inserts a temporary stent into the ureter. How should the insertion of the stent be reported? 3. A physician performs cystourethroscopic removal of ureteral calculus. During the procedure, the physician inserts an indwelling ureteral stent. How should these services be reported? 4. A physician removes an indwelling stent using cystourethroscopy. This is a staged procedure performed during the global period. How should this service be reported? 5. Two years after a complete TURP, the physician removes obstructive tissue that has regrown. How should this service be reported? 6. A physician performs cryosurgical ablation of the prostate. How should this service be reported? 7. A simple uroflowmeter study is performed at the hospital. A physician interprets the study. How should the physician's services be reported? 8. A physician in private practice performed a prostate biopsy under ultrasonic needle guidance in a hospital (the same physician provided both the surgical and radiological services). How should these professional services be reported?

what are the cpt codes

Answer 1

CPT codes

1.52310

2. 52322

3. 52332

4. 52315

Explanation:

Here physician has done cystourethroscopy with the removal of calculus. So the code 52310 has been used. Then the temporary stent has been placed. Usually, for J stent, the code 52332 has been reported. Then indwelling urethral stent has been inserted. so the same code has to be reported again if it is a separate procedure. The physician removes the indwelling stent during the complicated stage. Hence 52315 has been reported instead of 52310.