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Biliary Duct Tumor RF Ablation

Date: Jun 18, 2013

Question:

Which ablation CPT code would we report for the following? Vascular clinic is saying liver code 47382 and HIM is saying unlisted biliary tract code 47999.  "RF device was placed through the biliary catheter into the bile duct for ablation of malignant biliary strictures and stents."

Question ID : 4912
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