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Of course, you dont drive with your prostate and you are fully conscious after so why not ?. At worst it feels like you have been to the sauna and are just incredibly relaxed. Its fun to be so calm in traffic. It is actually worse to be driven by someone else, because they dont know exactly how you like to be driven when edgy after any kind of procedure. I had the procedure and the cab before and after cost $80 total. I could have saved $70 by driving myself and just paying for parking. The worst case scenario would be having to take a bus. They are so inconvenient.
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What is the purpose of a prostate biopsy?
Prostate biopsy is a medical procedure, through which a part of prostate is taken to further process and see if there is any tumor evidence (tumor cells).
What is the main term of percutaneous biopsy of prostate?
biopsy
What is the main term for Percutaneous biopsy of prostate?
biopsy
How do you confirm prostate cancer?
It is confirmed by having a prostate biopsy done.
How serious is a breast biopsy?
A needle breast biopsy is a minor outpatient procedure. Pain is usually well-controlled with acetaminophen and ice. Patient normally can drive themselves to and from the biopsy.
What is the procedure performed to assist in diagnosing cancer of the prostate?
The diagnosis of prostate cancer can be confirmed only by a biopsy. During a biopsy, a urologist (a doctor who specializes in diseases of urinary and sex organs in men, and urinary organs in women) removes tissue samples, usually with a needle. This is generally done in the doctor's office with local anesthesia. Then a pathologist (a doctor who identifies diseases by studying tissues under a microscope) checks for cancer cells.A blood test called a PSA (prostate-specific Antigen) is used to measure the level of PSA in the blood.An elevated PSA level can indicate either an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer. If PSA levels are high, a biopsy of the prostate can be done to confirm the presence of prostate cancer.
What does a definite diagnosis of prostate cancer require?
A definite diagnosis of prostate cancer, however, requires a tissue biopsy.
What is the name of the test for prostate cancer in men?
Transrectal ultrasound and biopsy.
Can a prostate biopsy be done during a colonoscopy?
No. The two procedures are separate.
What imaging technology is used to obtain a biopsy of the prostate?
ultrasound guidedance
What is the CPT code for a transrectal prostate biopsy under US guidance?
The CPT code for a transrectal prostate biopsy under ultrasound guidance is 55700. This code specifically describes the biopsy procedure, which involves obtaining tissue samples from the prostate gland using transrectal ultrasound for guidance. Additional codes may be used if multiple biopsies are performed or if there are complications.
Why is prostate biopsy code 55706 not paid?
According to BCBS of Alabama, that is an "investigational" procedure.
