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folubunmi

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Question 1

What is the name of the procedure where contrast is injected to get an image of the ureter?


◦ ileal conduit
◦ ureterostomy
◦ ureteropyelography
◦ uretography

Question 2

Medicare guidelines state that if a physician converts a laparoscopic procedure to an open procedure, then


◦ you can bill for both procedures
◦ you may only code and bill the open procedure
◦ you can use a -22 modifier to show the procedure was more extensive
◦ you can use a -53 modifier to show a discontinued procedure
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Marked as best answer by folubunmi on May 7, 2019

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Reply #1 on: May 7, 2019
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folubunmi

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Reply 2 on: May 7, 2019
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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