C1716 – Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, gold-198, per source

Long description

Brachytherapy source, non-stranded, gold-198, per source

Short description

Brachytx, non-str, gold-198

Pricing indicator

53 Statute

Medicare coverage

D Special coverage instructions apply

BETOS category

I4B Imaging/procedure - other

ASC

Approved for ambulatory surgical centers

Added

April 1, 2001

Last change

April 1, 2001 – No change

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