The surgeon removed three stones from the ureter. Is it appropriate to report code 50945 (Laparoscopy, surgical; ureterolithotomy) for each stone removed from the ureter?

What will be an ideal response?

No. Code 50945 is intended to be reported once per surgical session, regardless of the number of stones removed (CPT Assistant, September 2006).

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