19288

CPT^® 19288, Under Introduction Procedures on the Breast

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 19288 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 add on procedure, the provider uses magnetic resonance image guidance to place an additional device for breast localization, such as a clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, or radioactive seeds. The provider places the localization device at the same session that he places another device at an initial lesion.

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2015 CPT Errata and Technical Corrections

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