CPT^® 77011, Under Computed Tomography Guidance

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 77011 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Computed Tomography Guidance.

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In this procedure, the provider uses computed tomography guidance to locate small targets inside the body using a three–dimensional coordinate system.

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