S438Retroperitoneal l ymph node dissection for bladder cancer, specimen must include obturator, internal i liac and external iliac nodes as a minimum to the level of the iliac bifurcation, bilateral
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S438 identifies the Ontario insured service described as “Retroperitoneal l ymph node dissection for bladder cancer, specimen must include obturator, internal i liac and external iliac nodes as a minimum to the level of the iliac bifurcation, bilateral.” The listed fee and rules are reference data; the clinical record must support the service actually performed.
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