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17313 - arms, or legs; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks

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Procedure / Servicearms, or legs; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks
Procedure / Service Description

Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, - mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), of the trunk, 17313 arms, or legs; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and

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