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51705 vs 51702
Date: May 24, 2021
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"Suprapubic catheter was injected with contrast. Catheter was occluded. Catheter was removed and a new catheter placed. Contrast injection demonstrated appropriate positioning in the bladder. Successful replacement of occluded pre-existing Foley catheter with a new 14 French catheter." Would this be 51705 suprapubic catheter change or 51702 Foley change?
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