llsnyder
New
Good morning,
My question involves the removal of a right breast cavity evaluation device and the placement of a Mammosite catheter.
"Patient was placed on the ultrasound table in prone position with the right arm above her head and a wedge behind her shoulder blade. The area was prepped with Betadine, the balloon deflated, and the cavity evaluation removed. I had localized the tract with 1% lidocaine with epinephrine. The area was re-prepped with Betadine, draped with 4 sterile towels. A 4-cm to 5-cm tufted MammoSite catheter was inserted and inflated with 35 ml of diluted contrast."
I am coding 19296 for the placement of the mammosite catheter. My question is do I first code for the removal of the BCED or is it inclusive of the later procedure as the dr. is re-inserting a different device in the same area?
Thanks,
Lori
My question involves the removal of a right breast cavity evaluation device and the placement of a Mammosite catheter.
"Patient was placed on the ultrasound table in prone position with the right arm above her head and a wedge behind her shoulder blade. The area was prepped with Betadine, the balloon deflated, and the cavity evaluation removed. I had localized the tract with 1% lidocaine with epinephrine. The area was re-prepped with Betadine, draped with 4 sterile towels. A 4-cm to 5-cm tufted MammoSite catheter was inserted and inflated with 35 ml of diluted contrast."
I am coding 19296 for the placement of the mammosite catheter. My question is do I first code for the removal of the BCED or is it inclusive of the later procedure as the dr. is re-inserting a different device in the same area?
Thanks,
Lori