AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2006 Issue 1; FOR your INFORMATION

New HCPCS service code

HCPCS code C9726, Placement and removal (if performed) of applicator into breast for radiation therapy, is to be used as its descriptor states, for placement or removal (if performed) of an applicator into the breast for radiation therapy. HCPCS code C9726 should be billed when such a service is performed and a more specific CPT or HCPCS code that better describes the service is not available. HCPCS code C9726 does not describe the delivery of radiation therapy or the application or placement of radioactive sources. ...

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