For renal autotransplantation extracorporeal (bench) surgery, CPT directs the coder to use autotransplantation as the primary procedure and report secondary procedures such as partial nephrectomy or nephrolithotomy with modifier:

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Modifier 51 is used to indicate that multiple procedures were performed during the same surgical session, which is applicable when reporting secondary procedures like partial nephrectomy or nephrolithotomy in conjunction with renal autotransplantation.

For Renal Autotransplantation Extracorporeal (Bench) Surgery, CPT Directs the Coder