C9747 – Ablation of prostate, transrectal, high intensity focused ultrasound (hifu), including imaging guidance

Long description

Ablation of prostate, transrectal, high intensity focused ultrasound (hifu), including imaging guidance

Short description

Ablation, hifu, prostate

Pricing indicator

53 Statute

Medicare coverage

D Special coverage instructions apply

BETOS category

P6C Minor procedures - other (Medicare fee schedule)

Cross reference

55880

Added

July 1, 2017

Last change

January 1, 2021 – No change

Termination date

December 31, 2020

Nearby C codes

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