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Magtrace injection

Date: Sep 5, 2023

Question:

What is the correct charge for Magtrace injection following localization device placement? This will be done the day before surgery.

"An 18-gauge 7CM Magseed localization device was advanced under ultrasound guidance, targeted to the Vision clip. Satisfactory positioning of the needle was confirmed sonographically and the Magseed was deployed. 1 mL of Magtrace with a small bolus of air was then injected posterior to the clip."

19285 for the localization with 38999 for the magtrace injection since 38900 is an add-on code without the appropriate primary code?

If they did it without localization such as the procedure below, would it be 38999 with 76942?

A 21-gauge needle was advanced under ultrasound guidance posterior to the previously placed mag seed. Satisfactory position of the needle was confirmed sonographyically and 1.0 cc of Magtrace was injected.

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Question ID : 18443
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