19298

CPT^® 19298, Under Introduction Procedures on the Breast

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 19298 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction Procedures on the Breast.

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Summary

In this procedure, the provider, places multiple tube and button type after loading brachytherapy catheters at the treatment site for radiotherapy treatment. He uses image guidance for the correct placement of the catheter. This service may take place at the same session as a partial mastectomy or at a later date.

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Radiation Oncology-SAVI HDR RT AND LT BREAST

No expert, but I did some research. Look at 19298 with -50 modifier.... [ Read More ]

contura catheter

We are placing a radiotherapy catheter into the breast, using 19298. We are doing it in the office. I was wondering if anybody was billing/coding for the actual catheter separately. I have talked with... [ Read More ]

Fiducial gold seeds

I am trying to find out what CPT to code for placement of these gold seeds in the lumpectomy site. 19296-19298 refer to catheters. The manufacturer of the fiducials recommends 19499. What are other... [ Read More ]

Fiducial Markers Placement Breast

We use 19296 for balloon catheter placement. 19298 is also for catheter placement. Sounds more like you are just putting in a marker, so I would use 19295 clip placement, if done with another procedu... [ Read More ]

Fiducial Markers Placement Breast

If used following partial mastectomy we use 19296. If a button or tube type see 19298. Hope this helps... [ Read More ]

19298--hcpcs code c9726 getting paid?

HI all!!! I need some input/feedback....I'm coding for breast cancer radiation of a SAVI brachytherapy catheter placement (cpt 19298) performed along with a catheter kit was also used during the plac... [ Read More ]

Need Fee for Unlisted Mammosite Insertion

[b]Mammosite[/b] 19298 Placement of radiotherapy afterloading brachytherapy catheters (multiple tube and button type) into the breast for interstitial radioelement application following (at the time ... [ Read More ]

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