19283

CPT^® 19283, Under Introduction Procedures on the Breast

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 19283 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction Procedures on the Breast.

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Summary

In this procedure, the provider, under stereotactic guidance, places a device for breast lesion localization, such as a clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, or radioactive seeds. Use this code for the first lesion.

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