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Disease, diseased
- breast
- - specified NEC N64.8
Indexing improvements will be considered for a future edition of ICD-10-AM.
References:
Kempson, R, (2006). Radial scar of the breast. Stanford University School of Medicine. Retrieved from:http://surgpathcriteria.stanford.edu/breast/radscar/printable.html
Knipe, H and Jones, J (2014). Radial scar. Radiopedia.org. Retrieved from: http://radiopaedia.org/articles/radial-scar
Published 15 June 2015,
for implementation 01 July 2015.
Ref No: Q2915 | Published On: 15-Jun-2015 | Status: Current
SUBJECT: Injection of SpaceOAR® (spacing organs at risk) via TRUS
Q:
What is the correct procedure code for injection of SpaceOAR® under TRUS (transrectal ultrasound) guidance?
A:
Injection of SpaceOAR® is a rectal separation technique performed prior to radiation therapy to protect rectal tissue from radiation. This is achieved by injecting a water based gel (SpaceOAR®) into the anterior perirectal fat under TRUS guidance. The gel solidifies once injected, forming a mass/barrier separating the prostate and rectum.
The correct code for SpaceOAR® via TRUS is 90560-00 [1552] Administration of other agent into soft tissue, not elsewhere classified, by following the index pathway:
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