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77012 is for ct guidence.
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cpt code 10022 icd-9 procedure code would be 07.11
77012
CPT 50200 for renal biopsy and add 77012 for the CT guidance
Use CPT 50200 for needle biopsy of the kidney and CPT 77012 for the computed tomography.
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The percentage of deaths associated with CT-guided biopsy is very low, estimated to be less than 0.1%. This procedure is generally considered safe and complications are rare, but like any medical procedure, there are risks involved. It is important for patients to discuss these risks with their healthcare provider before undergoing a CT-guided biopsy.
Is a medical code set maintained by american medical association through cpt editorial pannel ,it describe medical,surgical,diagnostic services n designed to communicate uniform information about medical services & procedure among physician ,coders ,patients,and payers for administrative,financial ,analytical purposes.
Yes it is slightly painful, you do feel the needle pushing through and after you have soreness where the needle entered, it is about a 3/10 on the pain scale.
CT is used in the process of performing a biopsy, such as a needle biopsy, in order to guide the needle to the site of the biopsy and to provide rapid and precise localization