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Prostatic Fiducial Markers and SpaceOAR

Date: Feb 21, 2020

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Would the following report be coded as 55874 and 55876, or just 55874? "Local anesthesia was provided. Using transrectal ultrasound, fiducial markers were placed. The prerectal space was then accessed. A small amount of saline was injected to confirm position and free flow away from the needle tip. After carefully confirming the needle tip position at the mid gland, with careful attention to midline position, the SpaceOAR was delivered. The probe was removed, and the perineum was dressed appropriately. IMPRESSION: Successful delivery of prostatic fiducials and SpaceOAR in preparation for prostatic radiation therapy."

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