breast biopsy

  1. R

    Wiki Breast Biopsy Needle

    I was wondering if when doing a breast biopsy does anyone code for the needle used. I am being pushed to code for the needle used. I feel that is inappropriate and need sources to use to show my case. What out there can I use to justify my decision?
  2. J

    Wiki Ultrasound guided breast biopsy with multiple lesions

    Please advise how you would code this for MEDICARE: EXAM: MAMMOGRAM BILATERAL POST BIOPSY; ULTRASOUND GUIDED BREAST BIOPSY ADDITIONAL SITE; ULTRASOUND GUIDED BREAST BIOPSY BILATERAL HISTORY: Bilateral abnormalities identified on outside diagnostic MRI. Second-look ultrasound reveals...
  3. M

    Wiki Breast Biopsy or Lymph Node Biopsy???

    Hello AAPC members!! I have a question in regards to billing a procedure that I have come across! First of all, I am new to coding and I only have my CPB! Example: The patient has a biopsy of the breast (usually coded 19083), but the biopsy is of a lymph node of the breast! There is a separate...
  4. M

    Wiki Breast biopsy modifier

    Hello! Would you be able to give advice on the proper modifier to use for a breast biopsy that has been started (patient was prepped, injection of dye given, localization images performed), but the focus of the biopsy was not located, therefore that portion was not performed?
    • mcrossley
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    • breast biopsy incomplete modifier
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    • Forum: Modifiers
  5. J

    Wiki Breast biopsy with diagnostic mammogram

    If a provider does a breast biopsy with a clip under ultrasound or MRI guidance can I code the diagnostic mammogram that is done after?
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