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Code for microwave ablation

Date: Sep 10, 2012

Question:

This is a general coding question about the use of the radiofrequency code for a microwave ablation.  The last information that I can find on dr z’s questions and answers say to  use the unlisted for the microwave ablation.  Is that still the position?

The procedures would be for microwave of the liver tumor and microwave for a spleen tumor.

Thank you for your help.
Question ID : 4164
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