You Be the Coder:
Earn For Clip Placement with Breast Biopsy
Published on Mon Oct 07, 2013
Question: What is correct CPT® code for ultrasound guided core biopsy of the axillary tail lymph node with biopsy clip placement? Georgia Subscriber Answer: When your radiologist performs a breast biopsy, you will have to decide between 19102 (Biopsy of breast; percutaneous, needle core, using imaging guidance) 19103 (Biopsy of breast; percutaneous, automated vacuum assisted or rotating biopsy device, using imaging guidance). [...]