C9788 – Opto-acoustic imaging, breast (including axilla when performed), unilateral, with image documentation, analysis and report, obtained with ultrasound examination

Long description

Opto-acoustic imaging, breast (including axilla when performed), unilateral, with image documentation, analysis and report, obtained with ultrasound examination

Short description

Uni breas optoacoustic imag

Pricing indicator

53 Statute

Medicare coverage

D Special coverage instructions apply

BETOS category

I4B Imaging/procedure - other

Cross reference

0857T

Added

October 1, 2023

Last change

January 1, 2024 – No change

Termination date

December 31, 2023

Nearby C codes

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