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CT guided lung biopsy with ct guided fiducial placement
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Our facility radiologist in 2020 performed... "CT fluoroscopic guidance, a 17 gauge trocar needle was advanced from the percutaneous entry site through the lung and was positioned just superficial to the nodule. In a coaxial fashion, 4 x 18g core specimens were obtained. The specimen were placed in formalin and transported to the pathology department for evaluation. Samples was also submitted for flow cytometry. Through the introducer trocar, a fiducial marker was placed along the posterior aspect of the mass. The needles were removed, and a sterile Vaseline gauze dressing was applied." IR wants to use 77012 (CT/fluoro guidance biopsy), but I'm looking at 77014 (CT guidance fiducial). Can one or both be used?
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