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19357 - Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)

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Procedure / ServiceTissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
Procedure / Service Description

Placement of radiotherapy after loading brachytherapy catheters (multiple tube and button - 19350 Nipple/Areola Reconstruction 19355 Correction, Inverted Nipples 19357 Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s) 19361 Breast reconstruction; with latissimus dorsi flap 19364 Breast reconstruction; with free flap (eg, fTRAM, DIEP, SIEA, GAP flap)

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