Wiki liver biopsy

[djohns]

When a provider does a percutaneous biopsy in conjunction with a major procedure we are using 47001 When we do a Laproscopic procedure and do a liver biopsy we are using the unlisted biopsy for liver Any suggestions

 

[balamuruganm]

47001 is add on code are you using as primary CPT?

 

[TWinsor]

If peforming needle biopsy with Lap procedure you would still use 47001. Otherwise you are correct to use the unlisted 47379 when performing bx of liver with lap procedures.

HTH