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53899 for brush biopsy of ureter
Date: Nov 17, 2010
Question:
Through an existing nephrostomy, brush biopsy and cutting biopsy needle were advanced to the ureter and brush and cutting biopsies were taken. Then a neph. tube change. I have the 74425/50394 for the initial neph. thru the tube and the 75984/50398 for the tube change...i'm not quite sure on the biopsy parts...for the biliary, 47552 is used for the biliary brush biopsy...would 50555 be appropriate for the biopsy of the ureter? would that include both types of biopsies? thanks!
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