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Question 20230002
Inquiry Details
References:
2021 SEER Manual. Appendix C: Prostate Surgery Codes
Question:
First Course Therapy/Surgery of Primary Site--Prostate: What is the correct surgical code for irreversible electroporation ablation of the prostate diagnosed in 2021?
Discussion:
Answer:
Assign code 17 for irreversible electroporation ablation of the prostate when there is no tissue submitted to pathology for a 2021 or 2022 case.
Assign code A170 for a 2023 case.
Cancer Site Category:
Prostate
Data Item Category:
First course treatment, Surgery of Primary Site
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2023
