The surgeon performs a laparoscopic nephrectomy with partial ureterectomy.
Identify the terms used to look up the code selection in the Alphabetic Index. Assign CPT codes to the case. If applicable, append CPT/HCPCS Level II modifiers.
Index:
Nephrectomy, Laparoscopic
Code(s):
50546 Laparoscopy, nephrectomy, including partial ureterectomy
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