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Needle Localization Breast Biopsy

Published on Fri Nov 01, 2002

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Question: We received a needle localization of the breast in a single container. Using x-ray and frozen sections, we recognized two areas of microcalcification requiring separate identification. One was malignant and required evaluation of the margin. Should this be billed as CPT 88307 and 88305? Maine Subscriber
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