UCR 290: Stent Removal Clarifications, PAE RAC Audits, and Prostate Biopsy MUEs

About this episode

The episode discusses ureteral stent removal coding clarifications and emerging RAC audits on prostate artery embolization claims.

May 22, 2026 In this episode, Scott, Mark, and Dr. Ray Painter revisit ureteral stent removal and replacement coding after listener feedback highlighted the need for additional clarification on when cystoscopic codes versus fluoroscopic exchange codes apply. The discussion then shifts to emerging RAC audits targeting prostate artery embolization (PAE) claims involving CPT codes 37242 and 37243, emphasizing the importance of detailed documentation and medical necessity support. The episode w...

People in this episode

Hosts: Scott Painter, Mark Painter, Dr. Ray Painter

Topics covered

• ureteral stent removal
• replacement coding
• RAC audits
• prostate artery embolization
• CPT codes
• medical necessity

Keywords

• stent removal
• replacement coding
• RAC audits
• prostate biopsy
• CPT codes
• medical necessity
• documentation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RAC, CPT, Prostate artery embolization, CPT codes 37242 and 37243

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