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Focus on Total Lesions Rather Than Laterality for Breast Biopsy Reporting

Published on Mon Aug 18, 2025

Question: I have a report that lists the procedure as percutaneous biopsies of lesions of the right and left breasts. The report indicates that the physician collected samples from one lesion in each breast. The provider used ultrasound (US) guidance for needle placement. How do I report bilateral breast biopsies? California Subscriber Answer: Use 19083 (Biopsy, breast, with placement of [...]
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