covered services.”2For example, the NCCI edits permit submitting a prostate biopsy (55700) and atransrectal ultrasound(76872) but never allow the submission ofcystoscopy(52000) and complexcatheterization(51703) on the same date of service. Most commercial insurers include NCCI edits, and the CMS ...
Intraoperative cystoscopy is mandatory and should identify bladder injury or inadvertent stitch penetration. If intravesical suture or mesh is noted, it should be removed and passed again under direct finger guidance. Unrecognized injury or suture penetration in the bladder lumen may result in ...