19101

CPT^® 19101, Under Breast Biopsy Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 19101 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Breast Biopsy Procedures.

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In this procedure, the provider removes a small amount of tissue from a breast lesion to identify any abnormality present. The provider uses an open incisional approach.

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