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Embolization of Biopsy Tract

Date: Aug 28, 2018

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"Under CT guidance (77012), a 17 gauge coaxial needle was advanced into the left lower pole, and multiple 18 gauge core needle biopsy samples were obtained from the left lower pole (50200). The specimen was placed in saline. An Avitene slurry was utilized to embolize the tract. Impression: Technically successful CT-guided left medical renal biopsy as described above." Is there a CPT code specific to the Avitene slurry embolization of the biopsy tract (procedure) in this case? If so, what would that be? Code 37244 is the only thing that comes close that I am finding. 

Question ID : 11342
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