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Look to CPT® Rules When Handling 19083, +19084 Denials
Published on Tue Jul 21, 2020
Question: Our radiologist performed a bilateral percutaneous breast biopsy with placement of a clip. Three biopsies of the left breast were taken and one biopsy of the right breast. We are receiving denials when submitting 19083-LT, 19083-RT, and +19084-LT. What are we doing wrong? Louisiana Subscriber Answer: The answer to this question involves a thorough analysis of the CPT® guidelines [...]