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What is the correct CPT® code(s) for the procedure described?

1) 10005
2) 38500, 77002-26
3) 38505, 76942-26
4) 38525, 76942-26

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Final answer:

Without specific details of the procedure performed, it’s not possible to determine the correct CPT code(s). The codes pertain to different types of biopsies, guidance used for needle placement, and lymph node excisions. Accurate coding requires detailed information about the procedure conducted.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the correct Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) for a medical procedure, one must have a description of the procedure performed. The CPT codes mentioned correspond to specific medical procedures related to biopsy, excision of lymph nodes, and the use of imaging guidance for precise targeting. Without additional context, it's challenging to assign the accurate CPT code(s). However, here’s a general guide to what these codes represent:

76942-26 — Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (e.g., biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device), imaging supervision and interpretation.

38525 — Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s).

The hyphenated numbers following some of the codes indicate the use of modifiers, used to provide additional information about the service provided. The '26' modifier signifies 'professional component' and indicates that just the professional service was provided, rather than the technical component of providing the equipment, for instance.

To answer the initial question accurately, one would need the specific details of the procedure performed. Each code corresponds to different procedures or aspects of the procedure, such as if there was guidance used, and what type of guidance it was (ultrasound or fluoroscopic), and whether the biopsy or excision was superficial or deep.

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