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G8878 Sent lymph node biopsy

G-Codes

Also known as: sentinel node biopsy done, sentinel lymph node mapping, SLNB performed

Performance measure indicating sentinel lymph node biopsy was performed in patient with breast cancer diagnosis.

Clinical Context

Quality measure documenting appropriate surgical staging of breast cancer through sentinel lymph node identification and biopsy to assess nodal involvement.

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Specialties

Surgical OncologyBreast Surgery

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