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Fluoroscopic guided bilateral pedicle marker using Hilal marking coils

Date: Dec 5, 2019

Question:

Could you tell me if C9728 would be the appropriate charge for the scenario below? Due to the fact they are placing coils, the attending feels 76000 would be the correct charge. "Using fluoroscopic guidance, a 20 gauge spinal needle was advanced toward the left T12 pedicle. Three 3 mm Hilal marking coils were placed overlying the pedicle. Placement was confirmed with fluoroscopy. The procedure was repeated at the right T12 pedicle, and again coils were placed overlying, then confirmed with fluoroscopy."

Question ID : 13351
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