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Omit C9743 for Spacers

Published on Wed Mar 08, 2017

Question: Has the code C9743, for spacers, been deleted? How can we now bill for spacers? Florida Subscriber Answer: The code C9743 (Injection/implantation of bulking or spacer material [any type] with or without imaging guidance [not to be used if a more specific code applies]) was deleted effective June 30, 2016. You now have a new category III CPT® code 0438T (Transperineal [...]
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