When a patient presents with hydronephrosis for exchange of ureteral stent via cystoscopy two PCS codes would be reported. This would be coded as “removal” of the stent and then “dilation” for the insertion of the new stent. The objective of the procedure is to dilate the ureter and not ch...
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