tci E/M Coding Alert - 2021 Issue Q3

Reader Questions: Look at Black and White Results in This Clinical Urology Scenario

Question: My physician initially attempted to pass a catheter using tactile guidance but could not advance the tip beyond the meatus. He prepped the patient and performed bedside cystoscopy. Consent was obtained. He was able to visualize the head of the penis and meatus with the assistance of the cystoscope. With some difficulty, he was able to advance a straight Sensor wire through the meatus into the bladder. The scope was withdrawn. He first attempted to pass a 16-French Council tip catheter over the wire, but resistance was met at the meatus. He then attempted to pass a 12-French...

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