Billing for Retrograde Pyelogram : Urology | Cut the Confusion
Mar 1, 2000 · A pyelogram is an x-ray of the renal pelvis and ureter, following injection of contrast. A retrograde pyelogram occurs when the contrast material is injected into the ureters via an …
CPT 74420 vs 52005 | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Sep 23, 2008 · From a CPT coding perspective, the most appropriate method of reporting a cystoscopy with a retrograde pyelogram (RPG) is with codes 52005, Cystourethroscopy, with …
How to Bill TURBT with Retrograde Pyelogram - AAPC
Apr 1, 2001 · However, if you perform the retrograde pyelogram for a reason other than the TURBT, you can bill both, using modifier -59 (distinct procedural service) appended to the …
Retrograde Pyelogram | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC
Nov 13, 2020 · Good Morning I'm looking for some help with coding denials for Retrograde Pyelogram-CPT 74420 (26) and Cystourethroscopy-52332. As I have reviewed there are no …
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Jun 16, 2020 · Here, you must consider the coding of both the cystourethroscopy and the retrograde pyelogram. “Most often, the surgeon will perform the retrograde pyelogram, but the …
Wiki - Unilateral Retrograde Pyelogram | Medical Billing and …
Dec 12, 2017 · Per AAPC's Procedural Coding Expert 2017, modifiers RT, LT and 50 are not allowed with CPT 52005. While this may seem counter-intuitive, the procedure is technically …
Ureteroscopy Plus Lithotripsy Coding : You Be the Coder - AAPC
Feb 8, 2013 · This is what the operative report states: “A retrograde pyelogram was performed and a cone tipped catheter was placed into the left ureteral orifice. Contrast was administered …
Wiki - Cystoscopy with retrograde pyelogram and ureteral stent
Feb 8, 2017 · Patient had undergone cystoscopy with ureteral stent exchange and after placement, a retrograde pyelogram was done to ensure the correct placement of the stents. I …
When Can You Separately Report Ureteral Dilation? : You Be the …
Jun 17, 2011 · Also report 52332 (Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent [eg, Gibbons or double-J type]) for the stent insertion and 74420-26 (Urography, retrograde, …
Stent Removal Is Included In a Stent Replacement : Reader …
Oct 25, 2017 · Question: The urologist preformed the following: cystoscopy, bilateral stent removal, bilateral retrograde pyelogram, and replacement of a right ureteral stent.