Published 15 June 2015,
for implementation 01 July 2015.
Ref No: Q2933 | Published On: 15-Jun-2015 | Status: Current
SUBJECT: Interpretation of ACS 0020 Bilateral/multiple procedures for bilateral insertion of ureteric stents
Q:
How do you apply ACS 0020 Bilateral/multiple procedures when coding bilateral insertion of ureteric stents? Is the procedure coded once or twice?
A:
Insertion of bilateral ureteric stents meets the definition of bilateral procedures in ACS 0020 Bilateral/multiple procedures:
Bilateral procedures are those which involve the same organ/structure on different sides of the body at the same operative episode.
Therefore assign 36821-01 [1114] Endoscopic insertion of ureteric stent twice as per Bilateral Procedures, 3. Procedures with no code option for bilateral.
ACS 0020 Bilateral/multiple procedures has been flagged for review in a future edition of the Australian Coding Standards.
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