Breast Biopsy, Aspiration of Breast Lesion, Fine Needle Aspiration (Fall 1994)

Why This Topic Matters

Breast procedures can be documented in similar ways but represented by different CPT services. This article helps readers understand the scope of the procedures discussed in the source guidance and locate the relevant coding topics before reviewing the full premium text.

Article Sections

1. Puncture Aspiration of Breast Lesion

   Covers aspiration of breast cysts and the related discussion of reporting for multiple or bilateral services. The section distinguishes this procedure from other breast sampling methods.

2. Fine Needle Aspiration

   Reviews the fine needle aspiration technique, specimen handling approaches, and the broad distinction between superficial and deeper tissue guidance discussed in the article. It also places the topic in the context of related breast and non-breast sites.

3. Breast Biopsy

   Describes needle core and incisional biopsy approaches for breast lesions and contrasts them with other sampling methods. The section also notes related breast procedure coding references.

4. Placement of Needle Localization Wire

   Explains the preoperative localization topic for breast lesions detected on imaging and discusses the relationship between placement and radiological supervision and interpretation. The section addresses single and additional lesion scenarios at a high level.

5. Excision of Lesion Identified with Radiological Marker

   Summarizes the post-localization excision topic for breast lesions identified with a radiological marker. The section focuses on the article’s discussion of the excision service and associated add-on context.

6. Biopsy of Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and/or Mucous Membrane

   Provides the article’s comparison between a general biopsy code family and more specific breast biopsy topics. It explains why the broader biopsy discussion is included in the article.

7. Diagnosing Breast Lesions

   Discusses the factors that influence which breast sampling or biopsy approach may be documented. The section emphasizes the article’s overview of clinical decision context without giving case-specific instruction.

8. Glossary of Terms

   Lists term definitions used to support the article’s breast procedure discussion. The glossary is limited to background terminology relevant to the source text.