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Official Description

Destruction/reduction of malignant breast tumor including breast carcinoma cells in the margins, microwave phased array thermotherapy, disposable catheter with combined temperature monitoring probe and microwave sensor, externally applied microwave energy, including interstitial placement of sensor

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Short Descr DESTRUCTION OF TUMOR, BREAST
Medium Descr DESTRUCTION OF TUMOR, BREAST
Long Descr DSTRJ/RDCTJ MAL BRST TUM THERMOTH MICRWV
APC Status Indicator Code Not Recognized by OPPS when submitted on Outpatient Hospital Part B Bill Type (12x/13x)
Type of Service (TOS) 2 - Surgery
Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) none
MUE Not applicable/unspecified.
CCS Clinical Classification 175 - Other OR therapeutic procedures on skin and breast
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2009-01-01 Deleted -
2004-01-01 Added Code added.
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