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Open ablation procedures performed in the OR by radiology and a radiologist
Date: Dec 30, 2011
Question:
Dr. Z, In your book there are codes for Open RFA and Cryo Ablations. Am I correct in using this code for when the Radiologist goes to the OR suite and does an ablation with ultrasound guidance, after the surgeon has opened and exposed the liver-- 76940/47380 or 47381? We ususally do the ablations in our department, but I think that these codes should be built in the chargemaster for these types of procedures in the OR. Our department provides the ultrasound guidance and the supplies for the ablation. Thank you, R Mercer
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