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Indwelling Stent Exchange through Urostomy

Date: Jan 28, 2015

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What is the correct coding for this case? "The urostomy site was prepped and draped in the usual sterile manner. A scout image demonstrated ureteral stents in place. A 0.035 Coons wire was advanced through the indwelling ureteral stents, which was subsequently removed. Bilateral 7 French Bander catheters were placed over wire. Impression: Fluoroscopic-guided retrograde bilateral ureteral stent exchange for 7 French Bander catheters."

Question ID : 6307
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