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Wiki E/M following Breast Biospy

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If a patient has a breats biospy(19120) for a breast mass and the path report comes back with infiltrating mammory carcinoma. The patient comes in for a follow-up to discuss biospy and results. Can this be billed as an E/M because of the change in the diagnosis?

Thank You for your help in this matter.
 
I would say not. It is a post-op (follow up visit) for the procedure. Even if the diagnosis is more specific now due to the path results, it is still the reason for the follow up visit.

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