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Changing a Nephroureteral Stent to a PNC

Date: Aug 6, 2013

Question:

There seems to be some confusion with me and my co-workers on how to code for nephrouteretal stent exchange to a percutanoues nephrostomy. Can you please tell me what is appropriate to report for a nephroureteral stent to PNC exchange? Do we code for a PNC exchange (50398/75984), or do we code for a PNC placement (50392/74475 with a 52 -modifier)?

Question ID : 5021
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