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Biliary lithotripsy through scope

Date: Feb 21, 2019

Question:

We are hoping to get clarification on when it would be appropriate to report code 47554, if the gallstones were fragmented with Yag Laser advanced through the endoscope. The fragments were flushed through the ampulla into the bowel or flushed out the tract. Since the stones were only broken up and not removed, can I report code 47544?

Question ID : 12062
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