CPC · Question #15
A 25-year-old woman underwent percutaneous breast biopsy on the right breast with placement of a Gelmark clip. The procedure was performed using stereotactic imaging. What CPT® codes will be reported?
The correct answer is A. 19081. CPT code 19081 is used for percutaneous biopsy of breast(s) using stereotactic guidance, which includes the placement of a localization device and imaging of the biopsy specimen when performed. This accurately describes the procedure performed on the right breast with the…
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A 25-year-old woman underwent percutaneous breast biopsy on the right breast with placement of a Gelmark clip. The procedure was performed using stereotactic imaging. What CPT® codes will be reported?
Options
- A19081
- B19100, 76098
- C19101, 19283
- D19081, 19283
How the community answered
(29 responses)- A72% (21)
- B7% (2)
- C3% (1)
- D17% (5)
Explanation
CPT code 19081 is used for percutaneous biopsy of breast(s) using stereotactic guidance, which includes the placement of a localization device and imaging of the biopsy specimen when performed. This accurately describes the procedure performed on the right breast with the placement of a Gelmark clip using stereotactic imaging. The other codes either describe open biopsies or separate procedures that are not applicable here.
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