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Abdominal Fat Pad Biopsy

Date: Apr 3, 2024

Question:

Physician Charges

Percutaneous abdominal fat pad biopsy. CPT 22999 or 17999?

Organ targeted: Soft Tissue, abdominal wall

Biopsy side: Left

Fine needle aspiration: No

Core biopsy:

1. Biopince 16 gauge 13 - 23 mm, 5 samples

Question ID : 20344
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