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Sentinel Node Identification Using Gamma Probe Intraoperatively

Date: Jun 27, 2022

Question:

Would it be correct to use 38900 when the method of sentinel node identification during surgery is gamma probe, or is an injection required intraoperatively when using 38900? Op note states, "We then opened the clavipectoral fascia and used the gamma counter to identify a total of four lymph nodes with counts of 88, 129, 256, and 401 per second ex vivo. They were submitted as right axillary sentinel lymph nodes #1-4."

Question ID : 17451
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