What CPT code replaced 19102?
The codes previously used to report breast biopsies and image guidance (19102, 19103, 19290, 19291, 19295, 77031, 77032) have been deleted and replaced with new bundled breast biopsy codes (19081-19086) and bundled breast localization codes (19281-19288).
What is the CPT code for a breast biopsy?
If a percutaneous breast biopsy is performed using both stereotactic and tomosynthesis imaging guidance, CPT code 19081 (Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including …
What is the CPT code for needle localization breast?
Coding Percutaneous Breast Biopsies
| Placement of Localization Device with Imaging | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPT Code Description | Guidance | First Lesion |
| Placement of breast localization device [s] [e.g., clip, metallic, pellet, wire/needle radioactive seeds], percutaneous | Mammographic | 19281 |
| Stereotactic | 19283 | |
| Ultrasound | 19285 |
When to use CPT code 17000 or 17003?
CPT code 17000 should be reported with one unit of service for destruction of the first lesion; CPT code 17003 should be reported with the units equal to the number of additional lesions from 2 through 14; 17004 should be reported with one unit of service, representing 15 or more lesions and should not be used with 17000 or 17003.
What is the CPT code for breast localization?
CPT® Code Definition 19285 Placement of breast localization device +19286 …each additional lesion, including ult 19287 Placement of breast localization device +19288 …each additional lesion, including mag
What does CPT code 92920 stand for?
CPT Code Description 92920 . Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty; single major coronary artery or branch
When to use two base codes for breast biopsies?
If two lesions are biopsied using different imaging modalities, whether in the same or opposite breast, two base codes are assigned, one for each modality utilized. The add-on codes may be assigned only when the same modality is utilized for separate and distinct lesions in the same breast.