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Date: Mar 24, 2010

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Dr. Z, I need a code for a localization done on a patient under CT guidance. The patient previously had a kidney removed due to renal CA. CT showed recurrent tumor in the kidney fossa. The radiologist placed two Kopan hook needles in the area and the patient went to the OR. I charged the CT guidance 77012, but I am unsure what surgical code to put with it. 19290--specifically for breast localization 49411--specifically for radiation therapy What would you charge with this code? Thank you!

Question ID : 2144
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