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    Wiki Does anyone have experience with billing Lymphoseek A9520?

    Our breast imagers only perform the injection of the radiopharmaceutical for lymph node mapping and possible biopsy which are performed by a surgeon at a separate visit. So, we only bill 38792 and the radiopharmaceutical. The radiopharmaceutical that is normally used is not available right...
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    Wiki Unilateral screening mammogram

    Hello, colleagues! What is the appropriate way to code for a unilateral screening mammogram (post-mastectomy). I am aware that the provider can perform diagnostic mammograms for patients with history of breast cancer, but at this stage in the patient's remission the provider deems it is more...
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    Wiki Automated Breast Ultrasound

    We have been debating the use of 76641/76642 when an automated breast ultrasound is performed. Is it best to use an unlisted code 76999? Or is it acceptable to use the ultrasound CPT? Some are worried about using the ultrasound code since the exam is automated, however, the CPT description for...
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