samyjm13
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Hi out there....I am having a little trouble coding a "punch" biopsy of the breast around the nipple area. Can someone help with this. Thanks
Samy
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Wiki breast biopsy
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Hi! To me, this sounds like a 11100 -- hope that helps!
whaleheadking
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If we are talking the surg path code then use 88305, either for breast biopsy not requiring microscopic evaluation of margins or for skin-other than cyst/tag/debridement/plastic repair.
If you do happen to have a margin evaluation and it's only skin, stick with 88305.
If you do happen to have a margin evaluation and it's only skin, stick with 88305.