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57156 - Insertion of a vaginal radiation afterloading apparatus for clinical brachytherapy

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Procedure / ServiceInsertion of a vaginal radiation afterloading apparatus for clinical brachytherapy
Procedure / Service Description

Transperineal placement of needles or catheters into prostate for interstitial radioelement - 57110 Vaginectomy, Complete Removal, Vaginal Wall 57155 Insertion of uterine tandem and/or vaginal ovoids for clinical brachytherapy 57156 Insertion of a vaginal radiation afterloading apparatus for clinical brachytherapy Anterior colporrhaphy, repair of cystocele with or without repair of urethrocele, including 57240 cystourethroscopy, when performed

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