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MAA Injections

Date: Jan 20, 2014

Question:

We have been reporting code 79445 for the MAA injection for Y-90 planning and code 77778 for the actual Y-90 injection, according to an SIR article written by Dr. Siskin back in 2007. For the CY 2014, the CPT Codebook suggests that code 79445 now be reported for the Y-90 injection. What code would you suggest for the MAA injection performed weeks prior to the Y-90 injection? We are also reporting for the planning, handling, and dosimetry, when applicable.

Question ID : 5353
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