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05-21-2010, 08:34 AM

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Robotic assistance

Is there an additional code to use for Robotic Assistance on suregeries?

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05-21-2010, 02:14 PM

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You can use S2900, Surgical techniques requiring use of robotic surgical system (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

It has no Rvu's or amount attached but it is informational and for tracking.

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