tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2009 Issue 8

READER QUESTIONS :Dilation May Up Prostate Procedure Complexity

Question: A patient with a swollen prostate (prostatitis) reports to the ED complaining of trouble with his suprapubic cystostomy tube. Upon examination, the physician discovers that the tube is worn and has fallen out of place. To facilitate the replacement, the physician dilates the urinary tract, and then replaces the tube; is this a simple or complicated tube replacement? Utah Subscriber Answer: The need to dilate the tract before replacing the tube can make this procedure complicated rather than simple. You will, however, need to check the notes for evidence of guidance before choosing the correct code. No guidance:...

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