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Savi Scout Placement - Different date of service as OR Procedure

Date: May 24, 2021

Question:

Would SAVI scout placement that is a different date of service than a lumpectomy or lesion excision be separately reimbursed / separate co-pay for patient if performed, say, 2-3 days prior to the OR procedure? - Hospital Billing

Is this allowed?

e.g. 19281, then two days later, a 19125.

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