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Distinguish DCIS from Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma
Published on Mon May 10, 2021
Question: We have a pathology report for a breast biopsy exam from a 67 year old male patient. The pathologist diagnoses the specimen as DCIS. What are the correct procedure and diagnosis codes? Connecticut Subscriber Answer: The correct procedure code for a breast biopsy is 88305 (Level IV - Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examination… Breast, biopsy, not requiring microscopic [...]