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77600 - Hyperthermia, externally generated; superficial (ie, heating to a depth of 4 cm or less)

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Procedure / ServiceHyperthermia, externally generated; superficial (ie, heating to a depth of 4 cm or less)
Procedure / Service Description

Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 77523 Proton treatment delivery; intermediate 77525 Proton treatment delivery; complex 77600 Hyperthermia, externally generated; superficial (ie, heating to a depth of 4 cm or less) 77605 Hyperthermia, externally generated; deep (ie, heating to depths greater than 4 cm) 77610 Hyperthermia generated by interstitial probe(s); 5 or fewer interstitial applicators

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