Don’t Undercode Complicated Foley Placement : Reader …
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WebJul 13, 2023 · Answer: Since your urologist placed the Foley catheter to treat urinary retention and needed to use cystoscopy to complete the placement, you should report 52281 (Cystourethroscopy, with calibration and/or dilation of urethral stricture or stenosis, with or without meatotomy, with or without injection procedure for cystography, male or female).
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