A physician performed a cystoscopy with ureteral stent removal. What is the appropriate CPT code?

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The appropriate CPT code is 52310 (Cystourethroscopy, with Removal of Foreign Body, Calculus, or Ureteral Stent From Urethra or Bladder; Simple). Code 52000, for cystourethroscopy should not be reported separately as the term "separate procedure" is within the code description. In other words, you do not need to report it unless it was the only procedure performed. In this case, it is included within the code for the primary procedure, 52310. Code 52315 is also incorrect because there is no mention of the procedure being complicated.

A Physician Performed a Cystoscopy with Ureteral Stent Removal