Wiki Liver biopsy

[cooper1]

I have a dr who does a liver biopsy when preforming a laparscopic cholecystectomy. Not sure what cpt code to use for the liver biopsy.

Thanks

Tracey

 

[Jarts]

Wedge biopsy or needle biopsy?
I've wondered about this too since both 47001 and 47100 are for open procedures.
Julie

 

[cooper1]

he does the biopsy thru the scope

 

[Treetoad]

I would use procedure 47379 (unlisted)