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Biopsy of Leg Mass

Date: Feb 26, 2015

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For the following example, I'm not sure what to code for this because it is not muscle or bone.  What are your thoughts?  "Physician performed a venogram of the right common femoral vein, that had been previously stented. The venogram showed limited flow from a mass pressing on the stent. With percutaneous access, a biopsy guide for 16 gauge core biopsies were then placed through the stent into the mass. Three good core biopsies of the mass were obtained and placed in formalin."

Question ID : 6510
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