Question: The op note states Tru-Cut liver biopsy. Is this a laparoscopic, percutaneous, or wedge biopsy, and how should I code it?Ohio Subscriber
Answer: A Tru-Cut biopsy is a percutaneous needle biopsy. The correct code in your case is 47000 (Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous) or +47001 (… when done for indicated purpose at time of other major procedure [list separately in addition to code for primary procedure]).
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