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References:

http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=fiducial-marker

Question:

First course treatment/Radiation Therapy--Prostate: How do you code fiducial markers for prostate cases?

Discussion:

Answer:

Do not code fiducial markers as a form of radiation treatment; rather, code the radiation therapy in the radiation treatment section. Fiducial markers are small metal spheres, coils, or cylinders that are placed in or near a tumor to help guide the placement of radiation beams during treatment.

Cancer Site Category:

Prostate

Data Item Category:

First course treatment, Radiation Therapy

Other Category:

N/A

Year:

2016