There is a large mass noted on a 56-year-old man's right flank. Due to the size and asymptomatic characteristics, a CT scan was performed and biopsy was recommended. This is a deeply rooted tumor and the patient will be sedated during this procedure. What code should you use for a deep tissue biopsy?

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21925 is correct for a deep tissue biopsy of the flank mass.
Code 21920 is not correct because this wasn't a superficial tissue biopsy. Codes 21935 and 21936 are incorrect because these codes both involve a radical resection of the tumor.

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