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77778 - Interstitial radiation source application, complex, includes supervision, handling, loading of radiation source

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Procedure / ServiceInterstitial radiation source application, complex, includes supervision, handling, loading of radiation source
Procedure / Service Description

Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 77772 Remote afterloading high dose rate radionuclide interstitial or intracavitary brachytherapy, includes basic dosimetry, when performed; over 12 channels 77778 Interstitial radiation source application, complex, includes supervision, handling, loading of radiation source, when performed 77789 Surface application of low dose rate radionuclide source

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