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Choose This Code for Ductal Carcinoma Excision

Published on Wed Nov 22, 2023

Question: What is the correct CPT® code for this surgery? Indications: Invasive ductal cancer status post mastectomy right with a small local recurrence in the incision along the chest wall. Procedures performed and description: Chest wall resection 3 cm x 6 cm. The provider incised the nodule on the right side of the chest and carried down to the chest wall. [...]
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