Published 15 June 2015,
for implementation 01 July 2015.
Ref No: Q2894 | Published On: 15-Jun-2015 | Status: Current
SUBJECT: Pulsed dose rate cervical and uterine brachytherapy
Q:
What is the correct code to assign for cervical and uterine pulsed dose rate brachytherapy?
A:
Clinical advice indicates that the radiobiology of pulsed dose rate brachytherapy (PDRB) is similar to low dose rate brachytherapy (LDRB).
For PDRB administration to cervical and uterine cancers, assign the appropriate low dose rate brachytherapy code from block [1790] Brachytherapy, intracavitary, gynaecological.
Q:
What is the correct code to assign for insertion of applicator(s) for cervical and intrauterine brachytherapy?
A:
There is no site specific code for insertion of brachytherapy applicator(s) into cervix or uterus as there is for the eye and prostate.
For consistency with the classification of brachytherapy applicator implantation for other sites assign 90442-00 [1299] Other procedures on female genital organs to indicate insertion of the applicators.
Improvements to ACHI will be considered for a future edition.
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